Spectra Premium VWP57A upper oil pan for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat V6 2.8L and other vehicles collects and holds engine oil at the bottom of the engine. Spectra Premium oil pans are built with quality control and manufacturing technology that ensure they meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment they replace.
- Aluminum pan with an uncoated finish
- Wet sump with the sump at the center
- Holds 6 US quarts of oil
- 18 mounting holes for bolting the pan to the engine
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium VWP57A oil pan
- Also called: engine oil pan
- Fits: 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat V6 2.8L and other vehicles
- Position: Upper
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Oil spots where you park, a falling oil level or a low-oil warning light can mean the pan is leaking or damaged. Before you replace the oil pan, rule out other places the oil could be coming from, such as the drain plug, so you fix the actual leak.
Fits
This pan is listed for a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models, including the 1997-2001 Audi A4 V6 2.8L and the 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro V6 2.8L. The 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat V6 2.8L takes one. If your car is not named here, look up its year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Upper
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Maximum width: 474 mm
- Maximum depth: 108 mm
- Mounting holes: 18
- Oil capacity: 6 US quarts
Build and materials
- Type: wet sump, center sump location
- Baffled: No
- Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Uncoated
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One upper oil pan. The drain plug, oil pickup, windage tray and crankshaft wiper are not included.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3310611, 264558, SPIVWP57A, 20024041, NOE20024041, OP37517, 078103603AB, 078103603AF, 078103603AM, 078103603P, 078103603R
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spectra Premium VWP57A among the Audi A4 oil pans that suit a 1997-2001 V6 2.8L?
Yes. Spectra Premium VWP57A is listed for the 1997-2001 Audi A4 V6 2.8L and for the 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro V6 2.8L.
Is this a VW Passat oil pan replacement for a 1998-2005 V6 2.8L?
Yes. Spectra Premium VWP57A is the upper oil pan listed for the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat V6 2.8L, and that engine takes one.
Does this Spectra Premium VWP57A engine oil pan come with a drain plug?
No. The drain plug, oil pickup, windage tray and crankshaft wiper are not included with this oil pan.
Does this upper oil pan have a dipstick port or an oil level sensor port?
No. This pan has neither port, no oil cooler return fitting, and it is not baffled.
Can a falling oil level or a low-oil warning light mean the oil pan is damaged?
It can, along with oil spots where you park. Low oil can damage an engine, so have it checked promptly instead of driving on.
