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Jun 16, 2007 | 10:47 AM

theone

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changing oil

noob question

i cannot get the bolt off for the oil change for the life of me.

just to confirm, which way am i supposed to "rotate"?

Jun 16, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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nvm got it off

i am just very weak, so it takes me longer =P

Jun 16, 2007 | 11:39 AM

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Here's a tip.. actually more than a tip, a strong suggestion.

Use a new aluminum washer and a torque wrench, and torque the drain plug bolt to 29 ft/lbs (or 360 in/lbs).

Jun 18, 2007 | 02:56 PM

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Is the oil change procedure any different in the 07 tls from the 04tl?

Jun 18, 2007 | 04:34 PM

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Is the oil change procedure any different in the 07 tls from the 04tl?

I would seriously doubt this to be the case.

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