Gates TL173 Turbocharger Oil Supply Line

Turbocharger Oil Feed Line for Audi and Volkswagen

The Gates TL173 turbocharger oil feed line routes oil to the turbocharger with the correct OE-style fit and connection points. Built from stainless steel, it is made for the heat and pressure found in turbo oil circuits on select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications.

Gates Turbocharger Oil Line products focus on oil conveyance to and from the turbocharger, with a robust construction that helps maintain a secure seal in demanding engine bay conditions. This TL173 line is an OE Exact replacement for direct-fit service on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction for turbocharger oil service
• Turbocharger oil feed line with OE Exact comparison rating
• Banjo inlet fitting and flare outlet fitting
• Centerline length: 42.75 in. / 1086 mm
• Direct-fit replacement for Gates TL173 applications
• Cross-reference part numbers include Dorman OE Solutions 625-811 and Genuine 06B145771P

Detailed Description

The Gates TL173 is a turbocharger oil supply line engineered for oil delivery to the turbocharger on select 2000-2006 import vehicles. It uses a banjo inlet and flare outlet to match the original connection style, and its stainless steel construction supports reliable oil transfer in high-temperature turbocharger systems. This part number, TL173, is commonly searched for Audi A4 turbocharger oil line and Volkswagen Passat turbo oil feed line replacement needs.

Compatible With 2001-2006 Audi A4, N/A; 2001-2005 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. The Gates TL173 is a practical OE-style solution when replacing a worn, leaking, or heat-damaged turbo oil feed line on these vehicles.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil leaks at the turbocharger feed line
• Restricted oil delivery to the turbocharger
• Heat-related deterioration of the original oil line
• Damaged or corroded banjo and flare connections
• Service replacement for OE-style turbo oil line repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the banjo inlet and flare outlet configuration before installation, and confirm the line length matches the original routing on the vehicle. Inspect mating surfaces, seals, and adjacent turbocharger oil circuit components for wear or contamination before reassembly. This part is listed for 2001-2006 Audi A4, 2001-2005 Audi A4 Quattro, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat turbocharger oil line applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this turbocharger oil supply line as an OE Exact replacement part for the specified applications. The stainless steel construction and application-specific fittings support consistent fitment on the listed Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles.