Elring 878.070 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 878.070 Engine Oil Drain Plug

Elring 878.070 is an engine oil drain plug built for vehicles that use an M14 x 1.5 x 16 thread and a 19 mm hex head. It includes a seal ring and is a direct-fit service part for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen applications, including many Audi A3, Audi Q3, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Tiguan models.

Key Features

• Male hex bolt head design for standard service-tool removal
• 19 mm spanner size for common oil service tools
• M14 x 1.5 x 16 thread specification
• Includes seal ring for drain-point sealing
• Elring part number 878.070 for catalog matching

Product Details

This Elring oil drain plug is specified for engine hardware applications where the drain plug uses a male hex head and M14 x 1.5 thread pitch. The 16 mm length and included seal ring make it a practical replacement for routine oil service on many Volkswagen and Audi platforms. Part number 878.070 is also cross-referenced to Bosch 15322 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes fitments such as 2024-2025 Audi A1, 2020-2022 Audi A1, 2020-2021 Audi Q3, 2017-2020 Audi A3, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Golf, 2015-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, and 2014-2021 Volkswagen Polo. It also appears in older applications across Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Corrado, Beetle, and Audi 80, 100, A4, A6, and Cabriolet models.

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or damaged oil drain plug
• Restoring proper sealing at the oil pan drain point
• Addressing stripped or rounded hex-head drain plug service issues
• Matching the correct M14 x 1.5 drain plug specification during oil changes
• Servicing Audi and Volkswagen engines that use a 19 mm drain plug head

Installation Notes

Verify thread size, head design, and drain-plug length against the original part before installation. Clean the drain opening and sealing surface thoroughly, and inspect the oil pan threads for damage. The seal ring should seat evenly to help prevent leaks after tightening to the vehicle manufacturer’s specified torque.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized OE-focused brand in engine sealing and hardware applications. This drain plug is cataloged under Elring 878.070 and built to match the listed thread and head specifications for service replacement use.