Vaico V10-3289 Transmission Drain Plug

Transmission Drain Plug for Audi and Volkswagen

Replace a worn or damaged transmission drain plug with this VAICO transmission hardware solution. VAICO V10-3289 is a direct-fit style drain plug application for select Audi and Volkswagen models with OE No. 018321377B.

Key Features

• Transmission drain plug for service and maintenance work
• VAICO brand line: VAICO OE-style replacement hardware for European vehicle applications
• Matches OE reference 018321377B for listed applications
• Fits a wide range of Audi A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7, S4, S5, S6, S8, RS6, Allroad Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat and Phaeton models
• Part number V10-3289 for catalog lookup and fitment verification

Detailed Description

This transmission drain plug is intended for service on select Audi and Volkswagen automatic transmission applications that call for OE No. 018321377B. It is listed for 1996-2012 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 1998-2011 Audi A6 Quattro, 1997-2010 Audi A8 Quattro, 2007-2010 Audi Q7, 2004-2012 Audi S4, and additional fitments including Audi A5, A5 Quattro, A6, S5, S6, S8, RS6, Allroad Quattro, Q5, plus Volkswagen Passat and Phaeton. The VAICO V10-3289 gives technicians a cataloged replacement option when servicing the transmission drain point on these vehicles.

This part cross-references 018321377B and 18321377B for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Damaged or stripped transmission drain plug threads
• Fluid seepage at the transmission drain point
• Service issues caused by a missing or worn drain plug
• Incorrect OE-reference replacement selection during transmission maintenance
• Fitment lookup for Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Passat transmission service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number on the original plug before installation and confirm the transmission application against the vehicle listing. Clean the drain area thoroughly before service, inspect the sealing surface and threads, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque specification during installation. For Audi A4 and Audi A6 service, as well as Volkswagen Passat and Phaeton applications, confirm the transmission variant matches the OE reference 018321377B.

Quality Assurance

VAICO parts are cataloged for OE-style replacement use, and this drain plug is referenced to the original equipment number 018321377B for the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications.