Gates TL221 Turbocharger Oil Return Line - Left

Turbocharger Oil Drain Line for Ford F-150

The Gates TL221 turbocharger oil drain line routes oil away from the turbocharger and back through the system with a steel OE Exact design. Built for the heat and pressure found around turbocharged engines, it helps maintain a secure, leak-resistant connection on 2015-2020 Ford F-150 applications.

Gates Turbocharger Oil Line products are part of a focused line for oil supply and drain routing at the turbocharger. This TL221 drain line is built to match OE-style fit and function, making it a direct replacement choice for Ford F-150 turbocharger oil line service.

Key Features

• Part number TL221
• Turbocharger oil drain line for oil return routing
• Steel construction for durability in high-heat engine bay conditions
• OE Exact grade type for factory-style fitment
• Bolt-on inlet fitting and bolt-on outlet fitting
• Centerline length: 9.5 in. / 241 mm
• Fits 2015-2020 Ford F-150, left

Detailed Description

The Gates TL221 is a turbocharger oil return line engineered for oil conveyance away from the turbocharger on the Ford F-150. Its steel construction and OE Exact specification support a precise replacement for the factory-style turbo oil drain path, while the bolt-on fittings help maintain a secure connection at both ends. If you are replacing a worn or leaking Ford F-150 turbocharger oil line, TL221 provides the correct form factor for the left-side application across 2015-2020 model years.

This part cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 667-544 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Oil seepage at the turbocharger drain connection
• Cracked, corroded, or heat-damaged oil return tubing
• Loose or unreliable turbo oil line attachment points
• Loss of proper oil drainage from the turbocharger assembly
• Service issues on a Ford F-150 turbocharger oil line replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle is a 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with the left-side turbocharger oil line application before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces and fasteners for wear, and verify the routing matches the OE path so the line seats correctly at both bolt-on ends. Because this is a turbocharger oil drain line, clean installation and proper alignment are important to maintain leak-free operation.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs turbocharger oil supply and drain lines for oil transfer to and from the turbocharger, with construction intended to handle the elevated temperatures common in turbo systems. The TL221 follows an OE Exact specification for factory-style replacement fitment.