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Corteco 49379182 Engine Oil Drain Plug

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Fitment: Audi, Seat, and Volkswagen, A4, A4 Quattro, A3 Quattro, A1, A3, A6, A6 Quattro, Leon, A7, Q3 Quattro, TT Quattro, GTI, Polo, A5, Q3, S3, TT, and Q5
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Overview of Corteco Engine Oil Drain Plug 49379182

The Corteco Engine Oil Drain Plug 49379182 is designed for reliable oil drainage in select Audi and Volkswagen models. Made from durable plastic with an M18 thread size, this drain plug ensures a secure fit and easy installation for vehicles such as the Audi A3, A4, A6, and Volkswagen Polo and GTI.

  • Material: High-quality plastic construction
  • Thread Size: M18 for precise fitment
  • Length: 20 mm for optimal sealing
  • Compatible with Audi and Volkswagen models including A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TT, and Polo
  • Recommended special tool part number: 49379180

Detailed Product Description

This engine oil drain plug from Corteco is engineered to meet the specifications required by various Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. The plastic material offers resistance to corrosion and wear, contributing to long-term durability. With a thread size of M18 and a length of 20 mm, the plug provides a secure seal to prevent oil leaks during engine operation. The plug is compatible with multiple models including the Audi A3 Quattro, A4 Quattro, A6 Quattro, and Volkswagen GTI and Polo, ensuring proper fitment and function.

Applications and Problem Solving

  • Prevents oil leaks caused by worn or damaged drain plugs
  • Ensures proper sealing during oil changes for Audi A3 and Volkswagen Polo
  • Replaces stripped or corroded drain plugs in Audi A4 and Q5 engines
  • Maintains engine oil system integrity in Volkswagen GTI and Audi TT models
  • Compatible with vehicles requiring M18 thread size drain plugs

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Corteco 49379182 engine oil drain plug, ensure the thread size matches the vehicle’s specifications (M18). Use the recommended special tool (part number 49379180) to avoid damage during removal or installation. Tighten the plug to the manufacturer’s torque specifications to prevent leaks or thread damage. Inspect the sealing surface for debris or damage before installation to ensure a proper seal.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Corteco manufactures this engine oil drain plug to meet OEM standards for fit and function. The plastic material is selected for durability and resistance to engine oil exposure. While specific warranty details are not provided, Corteco products typically adhere to industry quality controls to ensure reliable performance in compatible Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.

BrandCorteco
Part Number49379182
Length [mm]20
MaterialPlastic
MaterialPlastic
Part number of the recommended special tools49379180
Thread SizeM18

This part fits 72 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2023AudiA4FWD2.0LL4MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)N/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2022AudiA4FWD2.0LL4MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)N/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2021AudiA4FWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2021AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.0LL4MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)N/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2020AudiA4FWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2020AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2019AudiA3 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2019AudiA4FWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2019AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2018AudiA1HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA3SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA3ConvertibleFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA3 QuattroConvertibleAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA4SedanFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA4 QuattroSedanAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA6SedanFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA6SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiA6 QuattroSedanAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2018AudiQ3 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2018AudiTT QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2017AudiA1HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiA3ConvertibleFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiA3 QuattroConvertibleAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiA4FWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2017AudiA4 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2017AudiA6SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiA6 QuattroAWD3.0LV6GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2017AudiA72.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiQ3 QuattroAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017AudiTT QuattroCoupeAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017VolkswagenGTI2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2017VolkswagenPoloHatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA1HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA3SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA3ConvertibleFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA3HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA3 QuattroConvertibleAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA5HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA6SedanFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA6SedanAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA6SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA6 QuattroSedanAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiA7HatchbackFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiQ3AWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiS3SedanAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiS3HatchbackAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiTTCoupeAWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2016AudiTT QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/AArticle number of the recommended special tool : 49379180
2016VolkswagenGTIHatchbackFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2015AudiA3SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2015AudiA3 QuattroAWD2.0LL4GASN/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm
2015AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2015AudiQ5AWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2015VolkswagenGTIHatchbackFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2014AudiA3SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2014AudiA3HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2014AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2014AudiQ5AWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2014VolkswagenGTI2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiA3HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiA5HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiA5CoupeFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiA5ConvertibleFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013AudiQ5AWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2013VolkswagenGTIHatchbackFWD2.0LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2012AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2012AudiA5HatchbackFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2012AudiA5CoupeFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2012AudiA5ConvertibleFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801
2011AudiA4SedanFWD1.8LL4N/ASupplementary Info : M18 x 1.50 x 20; Supplementary Info 2 : with Gaskets & Seals; Length : 20mm; with OE No. 06L103801

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

06L103801

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.