I have used both of these with great results.
Pros: great results
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I use K&N, just because my local discount always has it in stock.
Pros: always in stock
OEM is best for the 1.8T, larger filter, more ooil, better flow. FRAM is not good for your 1.8T-problems.
Pros: larger filter, better flow
Cons: not good for 1.8T
I just use Bosch
Bosch and Mann would be the original VW suppliers so you can source them cheaper .
Pros: cheaper source
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Beetle
my 5k service on Friday, w/oil change, cost $54 w/filter (I supplied the oil since the dealer didn't stock it, from http://www.1stvwparts.com / for $6.80/ltr.).
Mileage: 5000 km
The /30 is rated for 30,000 Km the older /5 was rated for 10,000 Km /30 uses synthetic fibers for longer lasting oil changes. /5 uses Paper fiber that does not last more than 10K. If you plan on changing your oil before 10,000Km you are ok using either one. I used to change my oil every 15,000 KM (back in 1993) using old /5 filter. I changed the filter half way through at 7000Km. Now with the new /30 filter I go full 15K on same oil filter.
Pros: lasts full 15K, synthetic fibers
Mileage: 15000 km
Part number: /30
I used the oil that is VW507.00 spec and can be bought at the VW dealer (approx retail cost is $7.00 per liter) Oil change capacity is approximately 13 liters. Oil filter part number is shown. I ordered the oil filter cap removal tool from http://www.samstagsales.com for $67.00 plus shipping.
My experience is similar - 231,500 km (146k miles) on my VR6, has run excellent, M1 10w30 and Mann filters about every 7500km. No internal work done on it.
Pros: run excellent
Mileage: 231500 km
the fram's are junk for the VR, the flow(filtering ability) may be different and the pressure valve in the filter is funky(if it has one I can't remember).
Cons: are junk, funky pressure valve
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Corrado
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