{"product_id":"manganese-steel-engine-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2017","title":"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957\/958 \u0026 VW Touareg Manganese Steel Engine Skid Plate (2002–2018)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Steel Engine Skid Plate — Porsche Cayenne 955\/957\/958 \u0026amp; VW Touareg (2002–2018)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil pan is the lowest point under the engine, and a single rock strike can end a trip. This 3 mm work-hardening manganese steel plate covers the oil pan, gearbox, and front drivetrain, and bolts on to factory underbody points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach generation has its own plate — choose your car from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e The underbody and mounting points differ between the Cayenne 955, 957 and 958 and between the Touareg Gen 1, Gen 1.5 Facelift and Gen 2, so the plate is cut and drilled for the car you pick. Selecting the wrong one means the mounting holes will not line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eHigh-carbon manganese steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eBlack e-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eOil pan, gearbox, front drivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eYes — cut and drilled per generation, not a universal plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eFactory underbody points — fully reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eAluminum version (5 mm, silver finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-hardening manganese steel — repeated impacts make the plate harder, not weaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade specifically for your generation — the mounting pattern matches your car's factory points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull engine bay coverage: oil pan, gearbox, and front drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant black e-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo interference with sensors or vehicle electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;width:55%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption to select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 958, 2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 958 (2011–2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L pre-facelift, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7P, 2011–2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 2 (2011–2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic socket set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting \/ drilling \/ welding:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required — the plate arrives drilled for your generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plate must be removed for oil changes and underside maintenance — it bolts off and back on in a few minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: #e0e0e0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect bolt-on fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo cutting, drilling, or modifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery in 4–6 weeks, tracking provided\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIn stock now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in our own factory, ready to ship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eExpert support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail info@overlandtrek.com anytime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich option should I select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the option to your car's model year. On the Cayenne: 955 is 2002–2007, 957 is the 2008–2010 facelift, and 958 is the 2011–2018 car. On the Touareg: Gen 1 is the 2002–2007 pre-facelift 7L, Gen 1.5 Facelift is 2008–2010, and Gen 2 is the 2011–2018 7P. If you are unsure which your car is, email your VIN to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@overlandtrek.com\"\u003einfo@overlandtrek.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it for you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the same plate used for every car listed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The plate is made specifically for the generation you select — the outline and the mounting holes differ between the Cayenne 955, 957 and 958 and between the Touareg Gen 1, Gen 1.5 and Gen 2. That is why the vehicle must be chosen before ordering, and why a plate for one generation will not bolt to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese steel or aluminum — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 mm manganese steel plate is the right choice for serious rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts, because manganese steel work-hardens on impact. The 5 mm aluminum version is lighter and better suited to overlanding and moderate off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to remove this for oil changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The plate must come off to reach the sump for oil changes and other underside maintenance. 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