[s-cars] RE: Fumoto

[Sean Douglas]

I can see the appeal of the Fumoto, but I stick with the OE drain plug
and replace the copper washer every time.

Also, I bought a new drain plug when I first bought my car, expecting
the plug to be stripped (it wasn't, but I replaced it anyway). Also,
when removing and installing use a six point socket and make sure not to
overtighten.

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6//RS2-spec
1990 Audi 90 quattro 20v


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Rich Beebe
> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:44 PM
> To: audi s-cars list
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] RE: Fumoto
> 
> 
> From: Keith Maddock <keith.maddock at gmail.com>
>  
> > I've got mine sitting in a box, and should get it put in next oil 
> > change, as the last oil change we nearly didn't get the 
> plug out! (Had 
> > to go get the beefiest impact wrench in the shop!)
> 
> as someone that's relatively new to audis, can someone 
> explain why this drain plug is such a pita to get out? i've 
> never run across a car that had such a problem with a simple 
> drain plug before. it's not as if they seize up over years of 
> time - it's an oil drain plug. i just can't understand why 
> they seize up so badly and this valve is used by so many 
> people here. more curious than anything.
> 
> rich
> 
> _______________________________________________
> S-CAR-List mailing list
> S-CAR-List at audifans.com 
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-> car-list
>