The IAG V2 Oil Pickup is designed to replace the OEM EJ25 oil pickup, which is susceptible to failure. The OEM Subaru oil pickups are known to develop cracks and eventually fail, causing engine damage due to inadequate oil pressure. To address the issues of the OEM pickups, IAG has constructed the V2 pickup from heavy-gauge steel tubing that is twice as thick as the factory version. It also comes with a 3/8" stainless steel flange that has been precision-machined for an exact fit and sealed with a Viton O-ring. The integrated stainless steel mounting bracket uses two mounting points, compared to the single mounting point on the factory part. The increased thickness of the TIG-welded V2 Oil Pickup, along with the two-point heavy-duty mounting configuration safeguards against failure and fatigue.