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Engine Oil Cooler - Audi (038-117-021-E)
2006-2013 Audi - 038-117-021-E
- MSRP: $624.99
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- SKU:
038-117-021-E
- Other Names:
Engine Oil Cooler
- Description:
Q7. 3.2L. A3. Diesel. 3.6L, from vin 4l8073001. TT. Listed under Audi part number 038-117-021-E, this Engine Oil Cooler keeps oil clean, cool, and at the pressure the engine needs, which is what protects bearings, tensioners, and variable valve timing hardware under sustained load. It is supplied through the Audi dealer parts network and matches the component installed at the factory. Fitment varies by model year, trim, and option content, so verify before ordering.
- Applications: 3.6L. 3.2L.
- Replaces:
38117021b, 38117021c, 38117021d
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Conditions that point toward a worn or failed engine oil system component such as 038-117-021-E: low oil pressure warnings, oil weeping or dripping under the vehicle, oil consumption between services, or a rattle at cold start from delayed oil delivery. Addressing the issue early usually keeps the repair contained to this component. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Before replacing 038-117-021-E, work through the following: confirm actual pressure with a mechanical gauge before trusting a warning lamp, inspect for leaks from above that migrate downward, and check the filter housing and cooler seals as common leak sources. Compare against a known good side or a reference value wherever one is available. |
| INSTALLATION | Installing 038-117-021-E correctly requires clean sealing surfaces, the correct oil specification on refill, and a check for leaks after bringing the engine to operating temperature. Allow for the published labor time and any post installation calibration or coding. |
| MAINTENANCE | Long term care of this engine oil system component (038-117-021-E) means using an oil that meets the Audi specification for the engine and replacing the filter at every oil change without exception. A short inspection at each service keeps small issues from becoming large ones. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Note for part 038-117-021-E: oil specifications differ between longlife and fixed interval service regimes, so confirm which schedule the vehicle follows before selecting fluid. Genuine Audi parts are built to the original specification, so fit, finish, and function match the factory component. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Commonly replaced alongside 038-117-021-E: filter housing seals, drain plug seals, and gaskets are renewed with the component, and the oil is always replaced rather than reused. Most of the labor here is access, so replacing adjacent wear items now costs very little extra. |
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