Spectra Premium 4401-1104 intercooler for the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2014-2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles cools the compressed air from the turbocharger before it reaches the engine. It is intended to help the engine use the turbocharger's output efficiently.
- Intercooler designed to minimize pressure drop and maximize heat dissipation
- Aluminum core in a tube and fin design, one row, 1.25 in thick
- Plastic inlet tank
- Male inlet and outlet fittings, each 60 mm in outside diameter
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium 4401-1104 intercooler
- Fits: the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2014-2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum core, plastic inlet tank
- Condition: New
Loss of power under boost, a hissing sound, or cracks on the core and tanks can mean an intercooler is leaking or clogged. Before you replace it, rule out loose or split charge-air hoses and clamps, because a leak elsewhere in the boost path can feel the same.
Fits
The listing covers a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models, including the 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2014-2017 Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2018-2021 Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L, and the 2012-2015 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2014-2017 Beetle 4-cylinder 1.8L. This listing is one intercooler, and the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L takes one. Driving something else? Look up your car in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Core length: 15.875 in
- Core height: 24.5 in
- Core thickness: 1.25 in
- Core rows: 1
- Inlet outside diameter: 60 mm
- Outlet outside diameter: 60 mm
Build and materials
- Type: tube and fin
- Core material: aluminum
- Inlet tank material: plastic
- Fittings: one inlet and one outlet, both male
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One intercooler. Mounting hardware is not included, and the old fasteners may not be reusable.
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this VW Jetta intercooler the right one for the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Spectra Premium 4401-1104 is listed for the 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2014-2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L. For another model, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this the right Beetle intercooler for the 2014-2017 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. It is listed for the 2014-2017 Volkswagen Beetle 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 2012-2015 Beetle 4-cylinder 2.0L, and each takes one intercooler.
Does Spectra Premium 4401-1104 come with its mounting hardware?
No. Mounting hardware is not included with Spectra Premium 4401-1104, so plan on new fasteners; the old ones may not be reusable.
What size are the inlet and outlet fittings on this intercooler?
Both are male fittings with a 60 mm outside diameter, one inlet and one outlet. The core measures 15.875 in long, 24.5 in high and 1.25 in thick.
How can I tell if a tube and fin intercooler like this is leaking?
With the engine off and cool, look over the core and tanks for cracks or oily residue. A hiss under boost can also be a sign of a leak, and a shop can pressure-test the system.
