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Oil filter Mahle or VALVOLINE
Mahle. Best pleat design I’ve seen and according to Volvo, their primary reason they selected Mahle over MANN or Hengst.
Pros: Best pleat design
Vehicle:
Volvo
Engine oil: I use 10w40 in my rebuilt ABA/2H. No issues. I prefer Mahle filters.
Pros: no issues
I have several VW/Audi cars and I use Mahle oil filters most of the time. I've heard some horror stories about other aftermarket filters causing some problems, particularly on the water cooled Vanagons (I have one). Mahle and Mann seem like the best option.
Pros: best option, avoids problems
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Putting together a cart on RockAuto.com Ignition : Distributor Cap - BOSCH Part # 03214 Ignition : Distributor Rotor - BOSCH Part # 04038 Ignition : Spark Plug Wire Set - BOSCH Part # 09273 OE Engine : Valve Cover Gasket - BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0361431 High Temp Cork/Rubber Engine : Timing Belt - BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0260176 121 teeth; Trapezoidal tooth profile; Neoprene construction for durability. Ignition : Spark Plug - BOSCH Part # 7900 {#7500, W7DC, WR7DTC} SUPER PLUS Fuel/Air : Air Filter - MANN Part # C2860 Fuel/Air : Fuel Filter - BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0430798 Engine : Oil Filter - MAHLE Part # OC108 Am I missing anything?
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: OC108
I like the Mahle filter because it has a notched end on it, no need for a filter wrench anymore.
Pros: has a notched end, no filter wrench needed
I just recently purchased a mahle oil filter and it is made in austria, good to hear good quality stuff is still available after mann has let me down.
Pros: good quality stuff
Cons: mann let me down
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Scirocco
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
I'd go for the Mahle or VW oil filter. Most aftermarket filters (Not sure about K&N) dont' have the check valve thingy in them...it's good for a few psi if I recall correctly...
Pros: good for a few psi
Cons: no check valve
The "valvoline" brand ones are pretty shit.
Cons: pretty shit
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