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vwkess Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Southern NJ
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:42 pm Post subject: BOSCH oil filter.... |
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Is it any good? Can't find any place near where I work that carries Mann or Mahle filters anymore... suppose I could try the VW dealer, but I doubt they stock it. |
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Get them at the bus depot. 3 to a box. |
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Mulcheese Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 548 Location: Maple Grove, Mn
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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From what Ive been reading everyone likes Mann/Mahle, Wix..... because they have a check valve ( anti-drainback). Check this out http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/ ( oil filter study) After reading this I think i'll buy generic. ( Power flo $ 1.99 on sale from FLAPS) _________________ 82 Westy: Air is cool! |
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atarasi Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2004 Posts: 320 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Personally, I feel the vanagons really benefit from the German made filters. I changed my oil and replaced the Mahle filter that was in there with your typical Fram oil filter. I added the oil, ran it, checked for leaks and put my tools away. The next day I started it and noticed the valves making a lot of noise. I had read an acticle on the importance of a good filter and replaced the Fram filter with a Mahle. It started up without any noise and hasn't since. Coincidence? You decide!
(I find good buys on Mahle or Mann filters on ebay) |
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molson88 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 143 Location: Gabriola Island, BC
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:18 am Post subject: |
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I've had the same experience with Fram filters, on both my older 1.9L Vanagon, and on my '93 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L. Fram filters = noisy lifters, OEM quality filters = smooth and quiet. It was an easy decision for me. _________________ Cliff
99 Eurovan Camper (current)
88 Vanagon GL Camper with Subaru EJ22 (gone)
83 Vanagon Camper (best forgotten...)
2012 Audi Q5 3.2L |
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DanJReed Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2004 Posts: 548 Location: Riverton NJ
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:01 am Post subject: |
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At work we cut open a new Fram, a new Mann, and a new Pureoilator.
The fram was garbage. Paper with a wimpy bypass valve (and no anti drainback).
The Pureoilator (sp) Pure 1 was made as well as the Mann/Mhale units, but the Mann was the "Man". Solid construction, and it made me start running Pureoilators in my Nissan rather than Frams, and I saw quicly the lack of valve tap on startup...
While Fram may be "good" for a Ford Contour, it has no place in a Vanvaon with a picky oil pressure warning system. _________________ -Dan
(87 Westy Vanagon, 98 Jetta GLS 2.0, 95 Golf Sport) |
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atarasi Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2004 Posts: 320 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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According to K&N's website, their oil filters have an "anti-drainback valve (where applicable)". I've looked at those filters for my Rabbit and Sciroccos in the past, but they are expensive. I use Mann filters on my cars, and currently have a Mahle on my vanagon. Why fix something that isn't bwoken! |
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DanJReed Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2004 Posts: 548 Location: Riverton NJ
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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K&N are ok, but not worth the extra $$. We cut open a used one to find the pleats FOLDED OVER from oil pressure! Bad design! Pht!!! _________________ -Dan
(87 Westy Vanagon, 98 Jetta GLS 2.0, 95 Golf Sport) |
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vwkess Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Southern NJ
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:40 am Post subject: |
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hmm... interesting reading on that link there. I stopped using Fram many years ago; I too found them to cause valve train noise. Used AC Delco filters and Purelator PureOne in the past and was pleased with the construction of the filters etc. I guess I'll order some up from Bus Depot; need to get some other things anyway. Was hoping I could find a place more local; don't like to pay shipping if I don't have to. |
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jtroll333 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:53 am Post subject: |
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I have an 86 vanagon 2.1 and i like to use K&N oil filters a little bit high but well worth the money I think !! |
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