Swap out a cracked or stripped cap that's making oil changes a chore with the Dorman - OE Solutions Engine Oil Filter Cover / Cap 921-171 (also written 921171). This thread-on plastic cap installs as a direct replacement for the original filter cover on the 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006-2010 and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017-2020 and 2022-2023 Audi RS3, and many more L5-2.5L applications — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Direct replacement: engineered to drop in like the original equipment filter cover on the listed applications.
Durable construction: specifically designed to withstand extreme underhood temperatures and resist cracking and leaking.
Quality tested: extensively tested to help ensure a quality fit and long service life.
Easy to install: threads on by hand — no special tools required.
Molded in black plastic and cataloged under both names, it seals the oil filter housing so the cartridge stays covered during service. Made in China; each package contains one oil filter cap. If a worn, leaking, or damaged cap is the reason your oil changes are difficult, this is a straightforward fix.
Interchange: 07K115408
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
07K115408
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Dorman oil filter cap fit my vehicle?
It's a direct replacement for the original oil filter cover on L5-2.5L applications such as the 2005-2018 VW Jetta and 2012-2019 VW Beetle. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What is this part made of?
It's molded in black plastic and designed to withstand extreme underhood temperatures to resist cracking and leaking.
How does it attach?
It's a thread-on cap that installs by hand — no special tools required.
Is it also called an oil filter cover?
Yes. It's listed under both names — Oil Filter Cover and Oil Filter Cap — so either term refers to this same part, MPN 921-171.
What number does this Dorman oil filter cover replace?
It cross-references interchange number 07K115408. Confirm the number against your original cap before ordering.
Cracked or stripped filter cover making oil changes difficult? This direct replacement oil filter cap matches the fit and function of the original equipment cap for a reliable repair.Durable...
Cracked or stripped filter cover making oil changes difficult? This direct replacement oil filter cap matches the fit and function of the original equipment cap for a reliable repair.Oil Filter Cap -...
Cracked or stripped filter cover making oil changes difficult? This direct replacement oil filter cap matches the fit and function of the original equipment cap for a reliable repair.Oil Filter Cap -...
Cracked or stripped filter cover making oil changes difficult? This direct replacement oil filter cap matches the fit and function of the original equipment cap for a reliable repair.Oil Filter Cap -...
Cracked or stripped filter cover making oil changes difficult? This direct replacement oil filter cap matches the fit and function of the original equipment cap for a reliable repair.Oil Filter Cap -...
WARNING:
These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
