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Oil filter Mahle or K&N
I got a Hengst Oil filter and two Mann Oil filters. I prefer to use K&N Oil filters. Right now I'm using a Fram.
Pros: prefers K&N Oil filters
A K & n oil filter is a good filter 2 use. I work at a car dealership and checking out the quality the k&n vs oem, the k&n is a better filter. I usually use them or mobile one on my car.
Pros: good filter, better quality
I use a K & N passat filter. Its the same (I think) you get the added oil capacity.
Pros: added oil capacity
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I use K&N, just because my local discount always has it in stock.
Pros: always in stock
ooooohhh thanks for the tip. oh yeah, mahle oil filter, new cable bushings, new rubber type valve cover gasket seal, valve cover gasket studs, dipstick bushings, oil, and myriad other things are waiting to go in...
motor oil: Valvoline 20W50 dinosaur oil with a Mahle filter
They're on the high end, though not the absolute best, in terms of the length of filter material/number of pleats. The construction quality is good - all metal and rubber, no cardboard. The cans are tough as hell.
Pros: good construction quality, tough cans
Cons: not the absolute best
I've been running K&N oil filters on my racecar for the better part of 4 years now - same engine, no rebuilds but I perform very regular maintenance. I regularly change the oil at the beginning of every season and proceed to thrash the crap out of my 1.8l 16v for about 1300 miles (most at or around the redline). I haven't had any ill effects due to low filtration, high pressure, low pressure, drain back, etc - all this on an engine that is six seasons old!!
Pros: no ill effects, works fine
Mileage: 2092 km
Overpriced garbage. There is no proof that these synthetic type filters do any better job filtering than a high quality OEM or equivalent. I use OEM, for $13, at 10K miles pretty inexpensive and oil analysis is always good. OEM is best IMO.
Cons: Overpriced garbage, no proof of better filtering
im glad others have had a positive experience but mine was not so good. Used one once on my old Golf and it came apart inside the housing. Wrote a letter, they said it was an isolated few that were assembled poorly. Got reimbursed and coupon for other K&N products.
Pros: Got reimbursed for product
Cons: came apart inside housing
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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