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Old 10-18-2024 | 02:10 PM
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First Series2 Oil Change Question


So I did my first oil/filter change on my new-to-me 2011 GT. I was use to doing them on my 2005 for the last 8 years; this was a whole other thing. Followed the DIY and even jacked the back of the car higher than the front. The warm oil just kept draining for a good 20 minutes! My question is, given the robust nature of the sump guard, is it a structural panel that requires those 7 bolts to be torqued to a certain spec?
Old 10-19-2024 | 09:54 AM
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There is a torque spec. I don't recall for sure off the top of my head, but it's on the order of 15 lb ft. It's in the manual.
Old 10-19-2024 | 10:13 AM
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I‘ll check the owner’s manual (or do you mean the Service Manual)?
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I‘ll check the owner’s manual (or do you mean the Service Manual)?
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Old 10-19-2024 | 10:55 AM
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Yep nothing in the owners manual. I sure would like to locate a PDF for the series2 Service Manual. I have one for the Series1 from years ago but haven't been able to locate the newer one yet.
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