This is a hybrid steel and aluminum oil pan found on later model Mk4 Volkswagens and are OE quality produced as a half aluminum and half steel pans. This item is perfect for drivers who have a lowered suspension and run the extra risk of hitting their oil pan and causing some serious damage! Custom made by V/W this oil pan is half aluminum & half steel. This is V/W recommended repair for all cars with damaged oil pans. Of course it can be used to replace a perfectly good oil pan also. The steel lower pan can take more abuse than the aluminum one. The aluminum oil pan shatters once it's been hit. The steel has the ability to absorb more impact than the aluminum version. VW has released a TSB for all dealers pertaining to this part.

For cars without oil level sensors, no turbo return line or pickup included. This is a replacement pan for cars with factory hybrid oil pans