Elring 172.360 Engine Oil Cooler Gasket

Engine Oil Cooler Gasket for Mercedes-Benz

Elring 172.360 is an engine oil cooler gasket for select Mercedes-Benz and Dodge Sprinter applications. It is used to seal the oil cooler interface and help maintain proper oil containment in the cooling system area.

Key Features

• Engine oil cooler gasket for sealing the oil cooler assembly
• Elring replacement part number 172.360
• Cross-references MAHLE B31973 for the same application
• Fits a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models from 2005-2015
• Also listed for 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500

Fitment Details

Compatible with select Mercedes-Benz G500, G550, S400, C250, C300, E500, GL450, GL500, GL550, GLK350, SL500, SL550, C350, CL500, CLS350, CLS550, E300, E350, E550, ML350, ML450, ML500, ML550, R350, S450, S500, S550, SLK300, SLK350, CL550, GLK300, C230, C280, CLK280, CLK350, CLK500, CLK550, E280, GLK280, R550, and SLK280 applications across the listed model years. This part number, 172.360, is also used on 2007-2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 models.

Common Uses

• Oil seepage at the oil cooler sealing surface
• Loss of seal integrity during oil cooler service
• Maintenance replacement during engine oil cooler repair
• Leak repair on Mercedes-Benz oil cooler assemblies
• Restoring a proper seal after cooler removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the oil cooler housing for damage, warping, or contamination. Verify the application by model year and engine configuration before ordering, since this gasket is used across multiple Mercedes-Benz platforms and Sprinter applications.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this gasket is cataloged as a direct replacement under part number 172.360. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing and OE reference before installation.