[Vwdiesel] TDI oil plug

[James Hansen]

I do replace the copper washer periodically, it keeps the oil in better 
over the long haul.

I would have to review the TSB's again, but I think the bolt replacement 
was to cure a cash drawer problem in the dealership parts department.

-james

Val Christian wrote:
> Apparently VW recommends replacement of the oil plug bolt on the 
> TDI engine.  They sell the bolt (plug) with a gasket washer.
> 
> Does anyone know the rationale for this?  
> 
> The only thing I can come up with is that the pan is Al, the gasket
> Cu, and the bolt steel.  
> 
> Val
> 
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