In anticipation of a transmission fluid change for my 2024 RS5, I thought I would start sourcing some parts (pan and fluid). I realize I'm really early on the timeline and mileage, and the vehicle has a warranty for a few more years, but I enjoy the hunt. I plan on changing the fluid at about 40K. Anyway, I received the pan from a Genuine Audi parts source: AudiUSAparts.com .
I also purchased one from a trusted seller on
ebay; his listing stated "Genuine Audi ZF Transmission pan". This seller has very good reviews and 100% feedback and it was a very good price (wholesale) for this brand new - genuine part.
I received
this (ebay) pan first, it was in the factory box with a vw/audi PN label on it. I inspected the pan and noticed NO Audi PN on it (??), I also noticed no Four rings logo either - anywhere (??) I started to be a bit suspicious. The pan also had a "brushed" look to the surface ; as if someone had taken some 000 steel wool to the inside and outside surfaces (???). I started to think that I had been taken advantage of , but this didn't make sense considering this sellers reputation (private seller, not a store).
I thought I would wait before taking any potential action as the Audi USA parts pan is due in a couple of days and I would simply compare the two.
The Audi USA pan arrived and I closely inspected the two parts ; they were Identical ! (see pictures)
Same ZF markings / logo , same Hengst manufacturer logo, even the Same brushed finish!! They were absolutely identical. And, no Audi markings or PN anywhere on either item.
I even raised my vehicle and inspected under it and could see a section of the pan ; it was the same: same ZF mark, same Hengst logo, and even that lightly brushed surface appearance!
So, I thought I would post this observation since most (I thought all) Audi parts have the four rings logo and PN cast into the part. This Audi part does not and possibly other Brand vehicles as well.
Audi part Number: 0D5-398-009-C
As a side note
@Uwe , I remember recently watching a Mopar YT video where the owner was doing a fluid and pan maintenance change and the owner mentioned in the video that he was using all genuine Mopar parts. The marking on his pan was a different manufacturer. The name FiltrAn was on the pan (time~6:00 and 6:30 "made in USA" FiltrAn).
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