Maybe thats y vw change the plug everytime

 

My dealer's parts guy advised me to spend the $3 on the plug with washer/crimp ring. He said they hear a lot of complaints about the plugs being stripped or whatever and it's just much less hassle to replace it with new at each service.

 

I used these to replace mine:
Amazon.com: 24mm Stainless Steel Magnetic Drain Plug AP-24: Automotive

Never stripped

 

One of the reasons I do top-out oil changes.

 

Can't do that with the two sump V8 pan..

Also always get a better drain from the bottom of the pan.

The best solution is a different plug made out of better material. Stock seems to be some lower grade soft aluminum.

I've probably changed the oil 8 times on the Maserati with the original drain plugs.. Just put on a new copper washer.

 

I went to top side drain. Damn drain plug is trouble... Dealer keeps 75 plugs on the shelf.

 

Unfortunately the V8 cannot fit a Fumoto drain valve but V10s can. They make oil changes a dream.

regards
drag

 

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The VW drain plugs are a one time use bolt. The V10 is the same as the rest of the VW line and they are cheap. Just use a new one each oil change.

Mr Vette I presume you do you own oil changes for the V10 fit the drain valve you will never look back.
Oil changes will become nearly a pleasure not a chore.

regards
drag

 

Anyone have a part number for a replacement plug for the T1 V8?

 

I used 2 of these




Amazon.com: 24mm Stainless Steel Magnetic Drain Plug AP-24: Automotive

 

Muchos Thankyous. I might as well pre order mine.

 

is the V10 the same size ie 24mm?

 

nope M14


regards
drag

 

thanks, the spare I have looks like an M14.

Seems so tiny for such a large engine!

 

thanks, the spare I have looks like an M14.

Seems so tiny for such a large engine!

The Fumoto F-106 is the best oil change tool you can get for a V10

Regards
Drag

 

Can anybody confirm the V6 TDI drain plug is M14 ( I think so)?

 

Yes it is, this is the one:

Buy Oil Drain Plug (14mm) - N0160276 by Genuine OEM | Europa Parts

You will laso need;

Buy Oil Drain Plug Gasket (14mm) - N0138157 by Genuine OEM | Europa Parts

tonyB

 

seems like i am missing out .... so do all you guys use the Fumoto

thought about it about a 6 months ago but something put me off it

 

I would be paranoid that the fumoto valve would get knocked to open or break off completely.

Then I have not even seen the sump plug on mine yet, oil change next week so I will reconsider after that.

 

I would be paranoid that the fumoto valve would get knocked to open or break off completely.

Then I have not even seen the sump plug on mine yet, oil change next week so I will reconsider after that.

On the V10 the plug is up behind the aluminium cross member so if you knock it off you have torn your whole engine support out.

Yes it is, this is the one:

Buy Oil Drain Plug (14mm) - N0160276 by Genuine OEM | Europa Parts

You will laso need;

Buy Oil Drain Plug Gasket (14mm) - N0138157 by Genuine OEM | Europa Parts

tonyB

Tony the genuine plug comes with the sealing washer as part of it for about $4.50 from the dealer.


The Fumoto valve will not fit the V6 due to a cross member being in the way to screw it in.
Not sure about the V8 but I believe the same reason as the V6 cause the 24mm can be got in the valve.

Regards
Drag

 

Have one on mine, its in such a location that it cannot be knocked open

 

suppose i have no excuse since alex's bash plate is there now. Yep think i'll open this chapter again. I was wanting to do oil changes more regularly than the VW recommendation. Just bloody oil is a rip off and repco havent had $20 specials this year that i have noticed

 

Repco is 20% of all this month for NRMA members etc and supercheap is 20% off tomorrow.
I get enough oil 507.00 spec Nulon euro blend for a V10 (11.5L) for $140.
Got to be happy with that.

regards
Drag

 

Sounds like a good investment then.

 

sadly Nulon 507 is not for a 2004 V10,

but regardless since Supercrap aired there anti motorcycle adds I have an will never buy anything from them.

 

sadly Nulon 507 is not for a 2004 V10,

but regardless since Supercrap aired there anti motorcycle adds I have an will never buy anything from them.

Never saw that ad but that's pretty bad form.
I have had this discussion with 4ePikanini why is the 507 oil no good for the 2004 V10? it is the same engine as the 2007 except DPF's. The 507 oil only has less ash to protect the emissions from getting clogged. The cams, rockers, lifter, pistons, crank and bearings are the same!
Not that it matters to me I don't use either as I don't think that either oil offers enough protection especially in the hot Australian climate. I use an oil with a high shear rating that has shown thru oil samples to clearly reduce iron in the oil. For those wanting the 506.01 oil it is harder to get and pretty costly.

Regards
Drag

 

I have bought some liqui moly 505.01, there is so much debate about oil on forums already, it makes my head spin.

I would not have given it a second thought and used any diesel oil, but a friend has an Eos and the service centre admitting using a non VW spec oil, 3 months later they were rebuilding a stuffed motor! consequently I am a bit paranoid.

 

I'm so dumb. I have been anticipating the first oil change on my treg. Got everything ready for the big day tomorrow and I just now realized I only ordered one drain plug from Amazon. It took like two weeks to arrive as well. Guess I better order the second one and wait another two weeks before I get the chance to change my oil.

Anyone know what size the o-ring is for the oil filter housing drain? I don't believe I've even considered that one so I may as well get it also.

 

I never change the oil filter o-ring. never opened the drain. Just something to go wrong.