Audi Engine Oil Drain Plug - Magneti Marelli RO0107

Product Information

The engine oil drain plug is a small port located at the bottom of the oil pan. Its primary purpose is to seal the oil pan and allow for easy draining of the engine oil during oil changes. The plug is typically made of metal steel or aluminum, but sometimes plastic, and includes a rubber or metal gasket to prevent oil from leaking out. The drain plug is removed during oil changes to allow the old oil to flow out of the engine, and it is then replaced after the oil pan is emptied.

• Oil Leaks: The most common symptom of a failing or damaged oil drain plug is an oil leak. If the plug or its gasket is worn, cracked, or improperly tightened, oil may leak from the oil pan. This can lead to oil puddles under the vehicle or visible oil residue around the drain plug area.
• Stripped Threads: Over time, the threads on the oil drain plug or in the oil pan may become stripped due to overtightening or improper installation. This can prevent the plug from sealing properly, leading to oil leaks or difficulty securing the plug during oil changes.

About Magneti Marelli

For over 100 years Magneti Marelli has excelled at the design and manufacture of hi-tech automotive systems including acting as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of lighting systems for all major car manufacturers worldwide including Audi, BMW, Honda, Land Rover, Mercedes, Toyota and Volvo. The lighting division of Magneti Marelli is located in Reutlingen, Germany where they design the lighting as well as the manufacturing process. Then there are 16 manufacturing factories globally where they manufacture headlights, turn signals, light bulb signals, and tail lights. Magneti Marelli brand OE lighting equipment may be packaged underneath Marelli's brand Automotive Lighting after to recent merger with Calsonic Kansei in 2019, and restructuring of the branding to suit new OE technological progress.