Audi VW Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket - Genuine Audi VW 03N117070

Product Information

The engine oil filter housing gasket is a sealing ring located between the engine oil filter housing and the engine block. Its primary function is to create a secure seal that prevents engine oil from leaking where the oil filter housing connects to the engine. The oil filter housing itself holds the oil filter, which removes contaminants from the engine oil as it circulates through the engine. Over time, the gasket can degrade due to exposure to heat, pressure, and oil, leading to potential leaks.

• Oil Leaks Around the Oil Filter Housing: The most common symptom of a failing oil filter housing gasket is an oil leak. If the gasket becomes worn, cracked, or damaged, oil can leak from the area where the housing meets the engine block. You may notice oil pooling under the vehicle or see visible oil residue on the housing and surrounding engine components.
• Reduced Oil Pressure: Oil leaks due to a faulty oil filter housing gasket can cause drops in oil pressure, causing engine damage or premature failure.

About Genuine VW Audi

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.