Nissens 90994 Engine Oil Cooler

Nissens Engine Oil Cooler 90994

The Nissens 90994 engine oil cooler is built with an aluminum core for efficient thermal transfer and consistent oil temperature control. It is a direct-fit replacement for select Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Tiguan, and other Volkswagen applications listed below.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for effective heat dissipation
• Core dimensions: 2.7600 in. height, 2.5200 in. width, 5.43 in. length
• Engine oil cooler replacement for vehicles listed in the fitment data
• Without housing on select Audi and Volkswagen applications
• Cross-references OE part numbers 06K117021G and 06K117021K

Product Details

Built by Nissens, part number 90994 is an engine oil cooler developed for thermal management in modern turbocharged and high-efficiency engines. The aluminum core supports heat exchange between engine oil and coolant flow, helping maintain stable oil temperatures during daily driving, towing, and stop-and-go operation. This unit is listed for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Beetle, Golf Alltrack, Golf SportWagen, and Golf. For select applications, the listing specifies without housing.

Nissens focuses on thermal and engine efficiency components, and this oil cooler reflects that product focus with application-specific fitment and aluminum core construction. Part number 90994 is also referenced against OE numbers 06K117021G and 06K117021K for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• High engine oil temperatures during extended driving
• Oil temperature instability in stop-and-go traffic
• Reduced cooling performance from a worn or leaking oil cooler
• Oil contamination concerns tied to a failing cooler assembly
• Fitment issues when replacing the original Audi or Volkswagen oil cooler

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s engine code, model year, and housing configuration before installation. This part is listed for select applications without housing, so compare the original cooler and mounting setup before ordering. Clean the cooling system, inspect seals and mating surfaces, and confirm all connections are secure after installation. Fitment includes 2024-2014 model years across the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications, with year-specific notes for certain 2015 and 2022-2024 vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Nissens manufactures thermal management components to controlled quality standards for aftermarket use. Part number 90994 is built as an application-specific replacement for the listed Audi and Volkswagen vehicles and is supported by OE cross-reference data for verification during parts selection.