02T301279 Volkswagen oil drip t

This little guy basically seals the bottom of your gearbox – or sometimes engine, depending on where you need it – after the oil’s been drained out. It’s a pretty simple part, a threaded plug with a washer usually, but it’s crucial for keeping everything contained. It stops the oil from leaking out once the oil change is finished. Some have a magnetic tip which attracts metal shavings – kind of like a little internal cleaner – to keep them from circulating and causing wear. Think of it as the stopper in a bathtub. When you drain the oil for a service, you remove this plug. Once everything’s refilled, you put the plug back in and tighten it up. It creates a pressure – tight seal, holding all that gearbox or engine oil where it needs to be. It's a small component, but it bears the full force of the oil pressure. If this plug fails – strips, cracks, or the washer goes bad – you'll quickly find yourself with a serious oil leak. Losing oil means losing lubrication, and that leads to major engine or gearbox damage. You’ll notice if it’s leaking because you'll see oil underneath the car and your oil pressure light might come on. It acts like a shield, preventing a catastrophe. Replacing it is a small price to pay for preventing huge repairs. We carry a good selection of these at Fixparts Online, and it’s something a lot of DIY folks can handle, but if you're not comfortable, definitely get a mechanic to take a look. Worry-free performance: Oil Drain Plug (MPN 02T301279) is covered for 12 months!

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