{"product_id":"billet-dsg-oil-filter-cap-kit-audi-ea837-3-0t-models-w-dl501-vorsprung-autowerk","title":"Billet DSG Oil Filter Cap Kit, Audi EA837 3.0T Models w\/ DL501 | Vorsprung Autowerk","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVorsprung Autowerk Billet DSG Oil Filter Housing (Audi\/Porsche OB5 DL501)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture this: you’re enjoying a spirited drive home, only to be suddenly stranded because your weak, factory plastic filter housing cracked, dumping precious transmission fluid all over the road. Don't let a brittle piece of plastic ruin your transmission or leave you waiting for a tow truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVorsprung Autowerk Billet DSG Oil Filter Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate permanent fix for the warping, leaking, and catastrophic failures that plague the standard plastic units. Built for peace of mind and hardcore performance, this premium upgrade ensures your DSG transmission stays sealed and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond simply keeping your fluid where it belongs, our billet housing actively improves your transmission's performance. With vastly superior thermal conductivity compared to the OEM plastic, the Vorsprung Autowerk housing acts as an efficient heatsink. It continuously draws heat away from the gearbox oil and dissipates it into the atmosphere, significantly aiding in transmission cooling during heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe engineered this housing to perfectly match OEM dimensions, right down to the exact size of the factory hex nut. It seamlessly accepts standard factory gearbox oil filters, guaranteeing that your future fluid services remain simple, straightforward, and perfectly fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade to a part that matches your vehicle's quality, and forget cracked plastic housings forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulletproof Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates the notorious issue of weak plastic housings cracking and leaking transmission fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulously crafted using the latest CNC 5-axis machining technology for a flawless fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acts as a direct heat sink, significantly improving heat rejection from the gearbox oil to the atmosphere compared to the insulated factory plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains factory dimensions, including the original factory-sized hex nut for hassle-free installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to perfectly accept standard factory DSG oil filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished and beautifully gloss-anodized to withstand the harsh environment while looking great year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis billet DSG oil filter housing fits Audi B8\/B8.5 RS5 and S4, B8.5 S5, and C7\/C7.5 S6 and S7 models equipped with the OB5 DL501 dual-clutch transmission. It also fits select Porsche models sharing the same OB5\/DL501 transmission — confirm compatibility by your transmission's part number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2011–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.2 FSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2011–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8 \/ B8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0 TFSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2013–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0 TFSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2012–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7 \/ C7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.0 TFSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eS7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2012–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7 \/ C7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.0 TFSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only for vehicles with the DL501 dual clutch transmission (not Tiptronic). Porsche applications use the same OB5\/DL501 transmission; confirm fitment by transmission part number.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBillet DSG Oil Filter Housing FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my transmission is the DL501 (OB5)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DL501 is the 7-speed dual-clutch (S tronic\/DSG) transmission used behind the 3.0T and 4.2 FSI engines on the platforms listed above. If your car has the Tiptronic automatic instead, this part will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace the factory oil filter, or just the housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis replaces only the plastic housing\/cap. It's engineered to accept your standard factory gearbox oil filter, so filter service stays exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the factory plastic housing fail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe factory housing is a thin plastic part that warps and cracks over time and heat cycles, which can lead to a sudden transmission fluid leak. The billet aluminum housing eliminates that failure point entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this help with transmission cooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Billet aluminum conducts heat far better than the factory plastic, so the housing acts as a small heatsink that helps pull heat out of the gearbox oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a Porsche with an OB5\/DL501 transmission. Will this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe OB5\/DL501 transmission is shared with select Porsche models. 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