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• 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 09:05:24 -0400
  After reading past posts I will no longer use Bosch Oil Filters, I only used one once. No problems but I guess VW filters...
• Re: Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 10 May 2010 07:49:23 -0700
  ...Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal? Hi gang! I'm in the midst of swapping a 2.1L engine into my '84 Westy.� I need...
• Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 12:23:52 -0400
  ...All mechanics that service cars say that oil should be changed every 3500 miles together with the oil filter. Is this simply providing more...
• Re: Can overtightening the oil filter on an 88 cause coolant leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:41:34 -0800
  It sound like he might have turned the oil cooler when he tightened the filter. It's possible that one of the two coolant...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:33:47 +0000
  ...The pan gets cooled by outside factors and is much thicker than the wall of the filter. In my case, my aftermarket dash oil...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:01:35 -0800
  ...But, people who deem themselves knowledgeable sure extol the importance of this oil filter feature. mcneely > > ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> I've...
• Aftermarket oil filter (Urgent)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 15:25:00 -0400
  ...My girlfriend brother is unable to find a VW dealer, so no OEM oil filter is available!!! what is the best next option??? MANN...
• Re: simple oil temp measurment..... will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:09:04 -0500
  ...At least in the VW world, measurements are usually made in the pan, on the dipstick, or in the oil filter adapter (for I...
• Re: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 17:33:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...It still works out cheaper because I get the filter and labor out of them...and they have to deal with the oily mess...
• Re: chronic valve tapping
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:25:26 -0400
  ...This is specifically on any oil filters in conjunction with the Mobil 1 oil...>> I have never heard of a warning about using Mobil...
• Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:34:59 -0400
  ...The oil switch for the oil pressure warning buzzer is between the oil pump and filter. A filter restriction problem will only help to...
• Amsoil products
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:34:30 -0700
  Does anyone on the list have experience with Amsoil products (oil filters, air filters, oil, trans fluid)? Interested in knowing what changes you have...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 06:15:31 -0800
  ...If you are not too sick, lame or lazy, buy an oil filter wrench, (the banded type to fit a VW filter,) five quarts...
• Re: Westy Oil light flickers briefly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 08:16:34 -0700
  ...the VW specified oil filter has a relief valve not found on the FRAMM or BOSH oil filters that will cause a drop in...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:25:32 -0500
  My bet is that the oil was overfilled. Replacing the filter removed 1-1.5 cups to get you just below that threshold. Dennis...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:42:17 -0500
  ...While there has never been an oil, or oil filter, related failure in any on my VW's, I'd like to think that...
• Re: Transco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 19:11:04 -0600
  ...Trasco oil filter system > > > > Lets see now Mahle filters $3.95 each from Bus Depot, 3000 miles > between > > changes that would 20 filters to...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400
  ...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
• Race Trim Oil Cooler Systems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:48 -0400
  I was thinking about installing a 96 plate Race Trim Oil Cooler that mounts via an oil filter bypass. Has anyone installed one? Is...
• Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:00:28 -0800
  ...Not a hint of the oil light/buzzer. That makes the total of changes as the Mann filter plus 20W50 oil. So I am...
• Re: Oil filter on a '69 transporter? (was: on a '74)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 14:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >My '69 also has an oil filter and uses spin on fram cartridges. Make it >kinda nice at oil change time. This appears to...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 08:35:52 -0500
  ...I have had nothing but clean oil as proven by engine oil analysis, and engines that have just kept going/going/going. These filters...
• Re: Oil filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:49:45 -0800
  ...Oil filter performance > > > > > > > > Sounds interesting Dennis, but your links aren't working for me......... > > > > On Jan 31, 2008 8:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: VW oil filter a must?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 09:57:19 -0500
  Filter: VW (the first and only non-VW brand I used burst) Oil: Any reputable brand; 20W50 in summer/10W30 in winter Roy O...
• Tiico Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:50:13 -0700
  Has anyone made a list yet for the Tiico I-4 oil filter? WHat fits? Purolator?,Fram? Etc... Thanks Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Trasko Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:48:47 -0500
  ...Several of the members have expressed >interest in the Trasko Oil Filter, but have concerns about the acid >content of motor oil over a...
• oil pressure sender unit leak?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Peterson
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 14:58:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I saw oil leaking down from above the oil filter right away. so, i took off the oil filter (had a spare handy) and...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:10:36 -0700
  ...Oil pressure Actually, the only difference between the two oil pressure locations is that one is before the oil filter, and the other is...
• Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:54 -0700
  ...Anyway, my questions are regarding the oil filter. The PO was using a Napa filter that I'd like to remove and replace with...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:41:58 -0500
  ...Trasco oil filter system > > << The Trasco oil filter system does such a good job that it only > requires an oil change only every 10...
• oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 12:31:43 -0800
  Does anyone know if I can use the same oil filters on the 4 cylinder 98 passat as I use on the vanagon? They...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:16:59 -0400
  ...The K&N filter (#2005) > Since they were less than a dollar apart , I'll buy the K& N > for this spring's oil...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:57:46 -0400
  ...Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what? Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what...
• Re: Gear lube
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:39:16 -0500
  Mike, try http://www.redlineoil.com Also, you need to run a 20W50 oil with Mahle oil filters. These filters have an internal spring...
• Coffee filter oil test & synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 18:37:28 -0800
  ...I have Marvel Mystery oil in my Mercedes now and I'm going to filter it at my next oil change then switch to...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:05:44 +0000
  ...Lack of preparation to have the required filter on hand when leaving for road trips and changing the oil after a week on the...
• Re: Leakin' oil
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Time invested in repair? Maybe 12 seconds. >Problem? Oil filter unscrewed and was nearly ready to fall off! What's an oil filter? :^) Steve...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:41:30 -0700
  ...This filter does not have the anti-drainback flap, so 35%, or so, of the oil in the filter drains out after I turn...
• diesel blows oil out air filter?
  Historical mailing list - James Perdue
  Fri, 16 May 1997 21:53:48 EST -0500
  ...Then it started to blow oil out the air filter a month later. How do i fix this???
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0700
  ...All mechanics that service cars say that oil >should be changed every 3500 miles together with the oil filter. Is this >simply providing more...
• Re: coffee filter oil test
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:03:55 -0600
  ...The specs on the filter might just be > bits of > plastic specs from the oil container as it was dirty to begin with > from...
• Re: Who Makes "Autobaun" brand oil filters? etc
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 May 1999 09:30:30 -0400
  > My dealer in Winnipeg, Canada uses the Autobaun brand of oil filters. > Are these any good? Autobahn is the brand name that Volkswagen uses...
• Re: Baldwin filters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:19:40 -0500
  ...I usually use Mann Filters nd keep them on hand but I'm out. Need to change oil and filter and a local shop...
• Re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 21:18:05 -0400
  ...WIX 51515 or 51452 (51452 has a slightly larger width gasket, otherwise it's the same) You can also use the Diesel Oil Filter...
• Re: AH...why didn't i check the air filter? (and others...)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 95 13:27:56 PDT
  ...The next step is to apply a light oil (K&N Air Filter Oil) to the filter media. The oil helps trap dust and...
• Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers/ more detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:57:12 EDT
  ...Anyway, the early 5000T had an oil filter adapter and external oil cooler assembly that I liked. It uses two oil filters (2), and...
• Re(2): Ok you doubters, My two cents
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 20:06:50 -0500
  Jim, I've been thinking of installing one of these Amsoil sub-micron oil filters, and use synthetic oil. I have heard good reports...
• Re: 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:49:35 -0700
  It's best to buy oil filters from one of the online sellers like http://www.busdepot.com They'll sell you the best...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:33:36 -0800
  ...Oil and filter. Use either VW or Mahle filters. (Available from The Bus Depot for $6 ea IIRC.) Do NOT use Fram filters. Purolator...
• Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 15:02:23 -0400
  ...I am using Valvoline 20-50 and the correct Mann filter. Should I drive a little slower or run a little less oil? Anyone...
• Re: Oil Filter Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:34:44 -0500
  ...drainback valves and low filtering > surface area compared to Bosch/Mann/VW filters. > I have also experienced lower hot oil pressure conditions on > several...
• Oil filter flange Coolant/Oil heat exchanger...works.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 17:58:32 -0700
  Not long ago I queried the list about the oil filter-incorporated Oil/coolant cooler that many VW seem to have. My old 1...
• sticky lifters
  Historical mailing list - Torun Madsen
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 19:47:36 -0500
  ...Drain engine oil. Change filter to any brand. Refill with 1/2 & 1/2 engine oil and Automatic Transmission fluid, any brand. Start motor...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#237685424: VW,AUDI,PORSCHE OIL FILTERS "MANN BRAND"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 06:37:22 PST
  ...One Case 10 Filters,These are OEM Made in GERMANY.Mann oil filters stock number W 719/5 will fit The following Volkswagens Golf...
• What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:11:47 -0900
  ...First I poured some oil into the oil filter and attached it. Then I began adding oil through the top. At about 4.25...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:38:40 +0300
  ...I had a rare japanese diesel car with 2 oil filters in factory installation: one before the engine and another after the engine. Dont...
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 17:50:12 -0700
  ...I use the cheapest 20w50 "brand name" oil I can get my hands on and a Bosch oil filter. Cheap insurance! At 12:23...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:16:41 -0500
  ...oil > filters for Vanagons, but I can't remember why that is. I compared a > Pennzoil filter with an official VW/Audi filter (black...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:56:19 -0400
  Actually the oil pressure port layout is deceiving. For years also thought the rear switch port was before the filter. It is not. Both...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 May 1999 19:36:35 -0400
  > On Tue, 18 May 1999 22:28:14 -0400 > The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM> wrote: > > Bosch's oil filters are not even made...