Pronto PO8176EX Engine Oil Filter

Pronto Extended Life Oil Filter PO8176EX

The Pronto Extended Life PO8176EX is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built with synthetic blend media for routine oil service on select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It is sized for the specified housing dimensions and gasket measurements, making it a direct-fit option for maintenance on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Audi A3.

Key Features

• Synthetic blend media for engine oil filtration
• Cartridge filter design for enclosed filter housings
• Height: 3.98 in.
• Gasket type: NBR
• Gasket inside diameter: 2.85 in.
• Gasket outside diameter: 3.17 in.
• Outer diameter bottom: 2.55 in.
• Inner diameter bottom: 1.09 in.

Extended Life Line Details

Pronto Extended Life focuses on service parts built for longer maintenance intervals within the correct application range. For buyers searching for a Volkswagen Golf oil filter PO8176EX or an Audi A3 cartridge oil filter, this part provides the listed dimensions and media type needed for the specified engine filter housing.

Detailed Description

PO8176EX is an engine oil filter for select 2015-2024 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, including the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, and Passat, the 2015-2016 Audi A3, the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter, the 2018-2023 Volkswagen Crafter Van, and the 2024 Volkswagen Caddy. This part cross-references Premium Guard PG8176EX for the same application. The cartridge format and synthetic blend media support standard oil service requirements where the vehicle uses an internal filter element rather than a spin-on canister.

What It Helps Address

• Routine engine oil filtration service
• Replacement of a clogged or restricted cartridge filter element
• Maintenance for vehicles calling for the PO8176EX size and gasket dimensions
• Service on Volkswagen and Audi engines using a cartridge-style oil filter
• Oil change intervals on listed Crafter, Caddy, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Beetle, and A3 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the filter housing style and match the cartridge dimensions before installation. Confirm the gasket inside diameter, gasket outside diameter, and overall height against the original filter specification. For best results, replace the filter during the oil service interval and inspect the housing seal surfaces for debris before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Built to the listed specifications for the Pronto Extended Life line, PO8176EX is intended to meet the fitment and dimensional requirements shown for the confirmed applications. Always verify vehicle year, make, model, and engine filter housing details before installation.