Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 17:23:56 GMT From: Ben <1nospamm> Subject: Re: questions about 9-3 oil changes
Totally agree with Dave. I change the oil/filter on my 9-3 every 5k km and I change the washer when I remember (honestly). So far I've had no troubles AND I know exactly what kind of oil and filter is in my engine. Ben 1999, 9-3 140,000 km Dave Hinz wrote: > On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 06:58:09 GMT, Valued Customer <nonospaml.com> wrote: > >>When I went to the dealership sometime later, they told me the head of >>the bolt isn't designed to be loosened with a regular wrench, > > > Huh? > > >>the >>copper washer is used becuase it's soft and forms a seal, > > > Yes, that much is true, > > >>and the >>torque applied was by the book. > > > If you had to whale on it to get it loose, I doubt that it's to spec. > > >>While I've let the dealership change my oil since, these answers have >>never set well with me. >> >>1. Does anyone change their own oil in a 9-3? >>2. Is it really necessary to torque the sh!t out of the plug? > > > Nope, sounds like they reused the copper washer and wanted to make > sure it wouldn't leak. The copper washer is, after all, a 50 cent part. > > >>3. What makes the head of the bolt so special that the dealer claims >>there is a special wrench used for oil changes? > > > I haven't heard of such a thing. > > >>4. If you change your own oil, do you use the copper gasket? I tried >>to go once without it and had a constant slow leak. > > > You should replace it each time, or every other time or so. They deform > to make a seal, and once it deforms, you won't get it in the same alignment > next time. > > I think your dealer overtorqued it, and is blowing smoke about the reasons. > > Dave Hinz > >
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