Oil Change - Synthetic Torque Specs

for 2005 Volkswagen Passat 4.0L W8 · FWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new washer each time

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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