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What is the tightening torque of the VW Golf 5 oil cap?
Years 2003-2008

Answer

When replacing the engine oil it is often recommended to also replace the relative drain plug or at least the washer or sealing washer; It is important to tighten the cap with the right torque which is 30 Nm: obviously a torque wrench is required.
Posted on: 12 October 2021 by ScegliAuto

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