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I always recommend using a genuine VW oil filter.
Pros: genuine VW filter
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I have used both on our 1.8T and my GTI without any issues.
Pros: no issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I service mine @ a local vw tuning shop NGP. Pan drop, filter change @31000mile, the old fluid came out red`ish
Cons: old fluid red`ish
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 49889 km
Original owner of a mk6 R here :wave: my R has ~50k miles on the clock. lightly modded (see sig) and I have never had any issues other than normal wear stuff. plugs/oil/filters u know. car still feels very close to new.
Pros: car still feels new
Cons: normal wear stuff
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 50000 km
I have purchased a new genuine plug, crush washer and oil filter and plan to change the oil and parts together
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
I used the bigger passat 1.8t filters on my DD 2000 jetta with mobil 1 0w40 for over 100k in 4.5 years (135k total on vehicle) and when that car was totalled in a flood, the motor was tight and flawless...
Pros: motor tight and flawless
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 100000 km
Oil filter/housing and the Crank Position Sensor are pretty common leak points. The CPS leak on my own car was like this phantom leak I just couldn't find until a shop fixed it for me.
Pros: common leak points
Cons: phantom leak
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
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
oil filter that i run is off of a 1995 Eurovan Part # 074-115-561 hold about 1qt in the filter itself. had to slightly bent the secondary air pump a tad so it wouldnt rub.
Pros: holds about 1qt
Cons: required bending air pump
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 074-115-561
I've tried this filter and it produced lots more startup rattle from the lifters. Something to watch out for when trying it out.
Cons: produced more startup rattle
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 068 115 561B
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