{"product_id":"n-900-396-03-genuine-vw-audi-engine-oil-system-o-ring","title":"N-900-396-03 Genuine VW\/Audi Engine Oil System O-Ring","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine engine oil-system sealing ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe N-900-396-03 Genuine VW\/Audi O-ring seals the assigned engine oil-system connection on the configurations listed below. The same factory ring appears in more than one original assembly, so identify the precise engine and sealing point before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Passat W8 application uses the assigned oil-system\/dipstick sealing arrangement. The Audi A4 applications listed here identify the specified O-ring in the original 3.2L oil-pump assembly. This is not a universal dipstick or oil-filter seal for every VW and Audi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete factory number: N-900-396-03.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory nominal size: 9.25 × 1.78 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: separate sealing O-ring for the assigned original groove and mating components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity supplied: one individual ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nominal size identifies the sealing ring, not its packaged shipping dimensions. Match the complete number and original groove rather than substituting another ring of roughly similar appearance. Material formulation and packaged weight are not specified here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ring is cut or nicked during removal or installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ring has hardened, flattened or lost elasticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ring is missing or an incorrect substitute was installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection identifies a damaged ring at the assigned leaking connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe factory procedure requires a new seal after the joint is disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the mating component, sealing groove and surrounding area before repair. Oil near a joint can originate elsewhere; confirm the leak source. A new O-ring cannot repair a cracked housing, scored sealing surface or distorted component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the engine, body generation and original sealing location shown below. Different seals within the same oil-system assembly are not interchangeable simply because they appear beside one another in a diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0L W8 gasoline; PR M3E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB5.5 sedan or wagon; 4Motion; 5-speed Tiptronic automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal W8 oil-system\/dipstick sealing connection assigned N90039603; 9.25×1.78 mm. Excludes other Passat engines and different dipstick seals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2L FSI gasoline V6; PR D2G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB7 sedan or Avant; original 3.2L oil-pump assembly; Original engine oil-system connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssigned 9.25×1.78 mm O-ring in 3.2L D2G oil-pump assembly. Excludes 2.0T and other O-rings in the same assembly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2L FSI gasoline V6; PR D2G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB7\/8H Cabriolet; quattro; 6-speed Tiptronic automatic; original engine oil-system connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB7 Cabriolet D2G 3.2L oil-pump assembly only. Excludes B8 sedan\/Avant, S4 and 2.0T Cabriolet under this row.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory service procedure for the exact oil-system connection. Keep open oil passages clean, remove the old ring without scratching the groove and inspect the receiving surfaces. Use the lubricant and installation method specified for the joint; avoid twisting, pinching or stretching the new ring unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeat the mating component squarely and follow its prescribed fastening sequence. Do not use excess torque to compensate for a damaged seal or housing. Restore the assembly, check the oil level as required and perform the specified post-service leak checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as one genuine O-ring. Dipstick, guide tube, oil pump, housing, oil filter, fluids and a complete seal kit are not included. Confirm the required quantity and complete factory number for the connection being serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046904803505,"sku":"N-900-396-03","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/n-900-396-03-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1792128279","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/n-900-396-03-genuine-vw-audi-engine-oil-system-o-ring","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}