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Oil filter OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen
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I used 30W Ford Super Premium Motor Oil and a Ford FL-1A filter, and I changed the oil and filter, and greased every component myself, including the U-joints every 3,000 miles where necessary. I asked my Uncle who manufactured this oil, and he didn\u2019t know, UNTIL one day, he received a case of oil Labeled as Exon Uniflo, one of the highest rated brands at the time. It was obvious, at least to me, that Ford Super Premium engine oil and Exon Uniflo were one and the same. I sold the car 5 years later with almost 98,000 miles on it, and absolutely no engine problems.
Pros: no engine problems
Vehicle:
Ford Galaxy
Mileage: 98000 km
Part number: FL-1A
Last year i bought a car (Ford Focus) that had been garaged for 4 years.
Changed oil and filter as a precaution.
Pros: changed oil and filter
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
In my Hybrid, I use the OLM for recommended changes, except for the initial break-in oil/filter change. I did that one at 4k, which was about 2k of gasoline engine miles. OEM filter was tiny and I wanted to get it replaced.
Pros: OEM filter replaced
Cons: OEM filter tiny
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 4000 km
VW Genuine filters used on all oil changes too.
Pros: Genuine filters used
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I\u2019ve done this method for 10 years on my tuned 15\u2019 Golf TSI. Since brand new to 150k miles. I change the filter every other oil change... The factory filters are rated for 10,000 miles I don\u2019t see an issue but I do have an issue of leaving oil in that long, which is why I changed it at 5000 mile intervals.
Pros: factory filters rated well
Cons: wasting money
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 150000 km
OEM ford filter will be better then you will get at most oil changes spots and the same if you pay the dealership
Pros: better quality
Vehicle:
Ford Maverick
1995 ford crown Vic, you have to turn the wheels to remove the filter.
Pros: turn wheels to remove
Vehicle:
Ford Crown Victoria
Tbf the b6 passat will probably rust away just by existing before the engine gives up. That being said, 1.4tsi engine is not great not terrible. Many problems with them are caused by lack of maintenance and by cheap oil filters.
Cons: problems with cheap oil filters
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B6
99-03 Ranger with a 3.0, filter above the start and the number of guys I seen set one on fire by arcing the starter with filter pliers is more than 6…
Pros: filter above starter
Cons: set on fire
Vehicle:
Ford Ranger
Raise you a 3.0 ford taurus, which dumped all of the dirty oil right onto the starter.
Pros: dumps oil on starter
Cons: dirty oil on starter
Vehicle:
Ford Taurus
Mileage: 60000 km
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Which oil filter to choose — OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen?
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Which oil filter are better — OEM Volkswagen or OEM FORD?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Volkswagen were overall better than OEM FORD.
- OEM FORD received a PR Score of 75 out of 100, and OEM Volkswagen scored 75 points.
- OEM FORD ranked 19 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volkswagen ranked 12.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Volkswagen (3.8) than for OEM Volkswagen (3.8).
Which oil filter are more popular — OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Volkswagen were overall more popular than OEM FORD.
By vote balance, oil filter OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM FORD:
- For OEM FORD, the ratio of positive (45) to negative (15) votes is 30 votes.
- For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (93) to negative (30) votes is 63 votes.
By number of reviews, oil filter OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM FORD:
- For oil filter OEM FORD there are 19 reviews: 13 positive, 3 neutral, 3 negative.
- For oil filter OEM Volkswagen there are 39 reviews: 27 positive, 6 neutral, 6 negative.
Which oil filter do car owners prefer — OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter OEM FORD and OEM Volkswagen have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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