Fabster Stainless Steel Skid Plate | MK6.5 Jetta 1.8
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Fabster Stainless Steel Skid Plate | MK6.5 Jetta 1.8TSI
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Overview
Stainless that won't crack.
Fabster Industries builds this skid plate in Quebec to replace the MK6.5 Jetta 1.8TSI's plastic engine tray. It protects the underbody far better than the stock plastic, and unlike aluminum plates it won't crack.
Material
Stainless steel.
Tougher than the factory plastic tray, and it flexes instead of cracking the way aluminum plates can.
Oil changes
Shaped drain-plug pocket.
A formed pocket under the drain plug lets you change the oil without taking the plate off.
Hardware
New stainless fasteners.
Fresh stainless steel hardware comes in the box.
Fit
Direct bolt-on.
Bolts up in place of the factory plastic tray on the MK6.5 Jetta 1.8TSI.
Fitment
Will it fit?
Made for the MK6.5 Jetta with the 1.8TSI engine.
By vehicle
VW Jetta — MK6.5 · 1.8TSI2015–2018Direct Fit
Bolts on in place of the factory plastic engine tray.
VW Jetta — MK6 TDI2.0 TDIDoes Not Fit
Fabster makes a separate plate for the TDI — ask us.
VW Jetta — MK6.5 · 1.4T · 2.0 · GLI2015–2018Ask Us
Not listed by Fabster for these engines. Send us your VIN before ordering.
In The BoxWhat's included.
| Item | Supplied |
|---|---|
| Fabster stainless steel skid plate | 1 |
| New stainless steel hardware | Included |
InstallUp on stands, bolt it on.
Lift the car safely
Raise the front of the car and support it on jack stands or a lift.
Remove the plastic tray
Unbolt and drop the factory plastic engine tray.
Bolt up the plate
Offer up the Fabster plate and fit it with the new stainless hardware.
Check clearance
Make sure nothing touches the plate, then lower the car. Oil changes go through the drain-plug pocket from now on.
SpecificationThe details.
Fabster doesn't publish the plate thickness or steel grade.
FAQQuestions, answered.
Do I have to remove it for oil changes?
No. The shaped pocket under the drain plug lets you drain the oil with the plate in place.
Why stainless instead of aluminum?
Stainless is tougher and won't crack the way aluminum plates can after a hard hit.
Why the 3–4 week wait?
Fabster makes each plate to order in Quebec, Canada before it ships.
Does it fit the Jetta TDI?
No — Fabster makes a separate plate for the MK6 TDI. Ask us if you need that one.
Does it come with hardware?
Yes — new stainless steel fasteners are included.
What's the return policy?
Uninstalled and in original packaging, returns fall under our standard refund policy. Get in touch before sending anything back.
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Fabster Stainless Skid Plate
MK6.5 Jetta 1.8TSI · Stainless steel · Made in Canada