{"product_id":"ecs-tuning-stainless-steel-oil-pan-copy","title":"ECS Tuning Stainless Steel Oil Pan - MQB EA888.3 - A3\/S3 8V\/8.5V MK7\/7.5 GTI\/R","description":"\u003cp itemprop=\"name\" class=\"producttitle cleanDesc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECS Tuning Stainless Steel Oil Pan - MQB EA888.3 - A3\/S3 8V\/8.5V MK7\/7.5 GTI\/R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your engine with confidence using the \u003cstrong\u003eECS Tuning Stainless Steel Oil Pan Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for MQB EA888 Gen 3 engines. Designed as a direct replacement for the factory plastic oil pan, this heavy-duty upgrade provides superior impact resistance, increased oil capacity, and improved oil control without sacrificing ground clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong\u003e11-gauge (1\/8\") T304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pan is fully TIG welded and pressure tested to ensure a leak-free seal. The mounting flange is laser-cut from \u003cstrong\u003e3\/16\" T304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, then precision machined and checked for flatness to provide reliable sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix welded side gussets reinforce the pan for added strength, while the integrated M14x1.5 drain plug bung allows the use of the included ECS magnetic drain plug. Factory provisions for the OEM oil level sensor are retained for a direct plug-and-play installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned sump increases oil capacity by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.0-1.5 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to maintain more consistent oil temperatures while providing a larger oil reserve. An integrated internal baffle keeps oil around the pickup during hard acceleration, braking and cornering, reducing the risk of oil starvation during spirited driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the USA, this oil pan has undergone extensive development and testing to deliver long-lasting protection for both street and performance vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECS Stainless Steel Oil Pan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECS Magnetic M14x1.5 Drain Plug with Crush Washer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil Pan Mounting Bolts (Qty. 20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil Level Sensor Securing Nuts (Qty. 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70ml Oil Pan Gasket Sealant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect replacement for the factory MQB plastic oil pan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty T304 stainless steel construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% TIG welded and pressure tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated internal oil control baffle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1.0-1.5L increased oil capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforced with six welded side gussets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetains factory oil level sensor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes ECS magnetic drain 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