Oil Change Torque Wrench Settings

[gecko1001]

The filter on my C8 2.0 litre HDI  is one of those ones with the plastic top which is removed with the aid of a 27mm socket and my question is once I replace the filter cartridge do I hand tighten the top as I would a normal filter or does it have a torque setting while I am here am I correct in that the sump bolt is also tightened to 38Nm(3.0 kgm(22 ft. ib.))?

[paul.h]

The oil filter plastic cover usually has the torque setting on it but it should be 25 Nm. The large O-ring seal should be replaced and is usually supplied with the new filter and a smear of oil on it helps when tightening. When you undo it, do it slowly so the filter will drain a bit before removal but a few tissues underneath and a bowl (or whatever you use to drain the oil in to) help reduce the mess as some oil will run out.

 

The sump drain plug will need a new washer and a dealer I have found is the cheapest place to get one at under £1. Its torque setting may depend on which engine you have since there are a few different 2.0 hdi power outputs and whether you have a dpf but ones with an alloy sump seem to be 34 Nm and the 2.2 hdi with a steel sump seems to be 16 Nm.