Dorman 090-163 oil drain plug for the 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles replaces a missing or damaged plug. This Dorman oil drain plug is built to strict specifications and helps ensure a secure seal.
- Dorman Autograde oil drain plug in the standard replacement grade
- Fine metric thread, M26-1.50, with a 26 mm diameter and 1.5 mm pitch
- Hex head, 17 mm, with 6 socket points
- Steel body, 16 mm long
- Gasket included with each plug
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 090-163 oil drain plug
- Also called: engine oil drain plug
- Fits: 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Oil dripping at the drain, a rounded hex head or damaged threads can mean the plug is worn, though the drain gasket or the threads in the drain hole can be behind a leak too, so look for the cause before replacing the plug. Do any looking with the engine off and cool.
Fits
This standard-grade oil drain plug also fits the 2001-2004 Volkswagen Eurovan 5-cylinder 2.5L, the 1996 Audi A4 V6 2.8L and the 1997-1999 A4 4-cylinder 1.8L. If your car is not one of these, look up your own year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Thread size: M26-1.50
- Thread diameter: 26 mm
- Thread pitch: 1.5 mm
- Head: 17 mm hex, 6 socket points
- Length: 16 mm
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pieces in listing: 5
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Grade: standard replacement
- Thread type: fine metric
- Gasket: included
- Magnetic: No
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
Five oil drain plugs and five gaskets. This listing holds five plugs, and each vehicle takes one.
Interchange: 1309970032 · 059103193
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work as an Audi A4 oil drain plug for the 1996 Audi A4 V6 2.8L and the 1997-1999 A4 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Dorman 090-163 fits the 1996 Audi A4 V6 2.8L and the 1997-1999 A4 4-cylinder 1.8L. Find other cars in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is a gasket included with this Dorman drain plug?
Yes. Dorman 090-163 comes as five plugs with five gaskets, so each plug has its own gasket.
Is the Dorman engine oil drain plug a replacement for 059103193?
Yes. The number 059103193 is on the Interchange line for Dorman 090-163, alongside 1309970032.
How do I spot a leaking or damaged drain plug head or threads?
An oil drip at the plug, a rounded hex head or damaged threads can mean the plug is worn. Look only with the engine off and cool, or have a shop look it over.
What wrench size does this M26-1.50 drain plug take?
A 17 mm. Dorman 090-163 has a hex head with 6 socket points, and no special tool is required.
