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• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500
  Jay, the crush gaskets do not come with the filters. Go ahead and order them when you order the Mann or Mahle oil filters...
• Re: Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:22:44 -0700
  On 11/6/10, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > stock gas Jetta oil filter, the diesel filter I bought ((same MY as my...
• Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 10 May 2010 10:44:41 EDT
  ...I need to remove the oil filter mount tube from the 1.9L engine to install it on my 2.1L engine. This item...
• EV oil change- post mortem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 94 07:40:59 EST
  ...I remember the times I used to have 'quality' time to change the oil myself. For some reason, I'd torque the oil filter...
• Oil Filter Preference
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:33:17 +0000
  For the 2.1L WBX, is there an oil filter preference between the Mahle OC 108 and the Mann 070-115-561 ?Thanks,Mike...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:03:55 -0400
  ...Franz and gulf oil filters make two filters that are based on TP. Franz has been around for decades, and gulf has been around...
• oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hayeslip
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:12:51 -0400
  Hello List, There has been a continuing discussion about the use of various oil filter on water cooled Vanagons. I got the impression that...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:57:09 -0400
  > I have been using the cheap oil filters > After joining this List this summer I > have become sort of paranoid as to > what should...
• Re: Mahle OC 28 oil filter
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:51:50 -0400
  ...to boot! "groan!" ) Neil. --- Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > The OC28 is the Mahle Oil Filter for your Vanagon > (021 115 351A...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 09:24:21 -0600
  ...Consider oil testing. You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can�t handle. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> >> -----Original...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 20:04:52 -0800
  ...Trasco oil filter system While the idea of a super-efficient oil filter is appealing to me as well, the sight of that "miracle...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:22:59 -0500
  ...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 Light Discovery-Fram Filters
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:32:20 -0500
  So is there a definitive answer as to the best oil filter?? Mann? Mahle? Champion? Fram?? Wes >From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 15:10:26 -0500
  >The filter stays full -- but the oil from higher points in the engine >drains back through the filter. Points like the valve train... Uhh...
• Re: Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:52:36 -0400
  ...Oil Light on at idle only when hot > I'd be curious to know what brand of oil filter and weigh of oil you...
• Engine Oil Filter Study
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 22:31:05 -0500
  Here is a comprehesive study on oil filters, that will give an idea on what's good, and what's bad. Interesting reading. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:56:52 -0400
  ...I see a lot of different opinions about oil filters. What are the pro's and con's about the different brands. clarence. 1990...
• VW oil filters - What's the magic?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 18:19:06 -0400
  ...I decided to have my local VW dealer change my oil and filter since they had a price that was lower than the drive...
• Re: new listee - new van - oil pressure on TD
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:50:19 -0800
  > Are you using a cheap oil filter? Use the OEM Mahle or Mann oil filter, > cheap ones can cause this because their anti-drainback...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:23:45 -0800
  Stan, From what I read about Trasco oil filter systems it is not just the cost of the reusable canister but the cost of...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:58:20 -0900
  While the idea of a super-efficient oil filter is appealing to me as well, the sight of that "miracle" fuel device on the...
• Re: Oil block off adapter for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 06:51:34 -0400
  ...Oil block off adapter for WBX > the stock filter and location is excellent. IMO, you should use the sandwich > adapter to run to the...
• oil filter? & volunteers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:44:11 -0500
  Hello all, I seem to remember something about there being a couple of oil filters that either allowed earlier flow of oil at start...
• Re: Oil Filter Magnets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Corey
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:37:30 -0600
  ...On their effectiveness on "removing nasy metal bits" in your oil, I would not count on it, isn't that what the filter is...
• Mahle OC 28 oil filter
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:09:41 -0400
  ...Mahle OC 28 oil filters. (I'm assuming that's the PN on box/part) Any listers use this filter? I'm runing an...
• Re: valve hanging up
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:21:09 -0400
  ...Matthew Bulley" wrote: > Change oil. Change filter to OEM, Mann, Knecht, or Purolator. > Add Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO). Drive. > > It will re-inflate within...
• Oil Change Question
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 5 Jan 1997 17:49:17 +0000
  Some odd things happened when I did my regular oil service on my '85 Vanagon today. When I pulled the oil filter after draining...
• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:38 -0400
  ...Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter.... Just making sure it's OK to take the 82' to...
• Re: Valve lifter noise solution.
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 22:19:52 -1000
  Ok, to cut it short, I have run with Fram oil filters since I owned my van, about 25000, miles without a hitch. With...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:30:14 -0700
  ...who's done some thorough examinations of oil filter quality -- >try a google search on oil filter quality. The URL has minimopar in it...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:05:44 EST
  There is no way to keep from spilling oil but I put an old rag under the filter then toss! Frank 82 westy diesel
• Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Fri, 23 May 2014 14:33:29 -0400
  ...to swap out the oil cooler adapter on the filter boss, I find the exhaust is blocking the filter because it has a different...
• Re: K&N air filters on syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:19:28 -0700
  Isn't the operative question as regards K&N filters "how confident are you of your ability to oil this filter enough so it...
• Oil Filter Option
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:27:53 -0400
  ...It is the same filter VW lists for the Vanagon but it has an internal back flow valve that holds more oil in the...
• Baldwin Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:22:16 -0800
  I finally found a source for these filters, in Canada at least: Acklands has them as follows: B114 oil filter for diesel $7.12...
• Re: EV oil filter relocation
  Historical mailing list - "Tony Treace (MS-Mail)"
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 16:35:42 -0800
  ...EV oil filter relocation > > I'd like to ask the list about their opinion on relocating the oil > filter > for ease of service. Has...
• Re: Oil Filter Preference
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:54:26 -0500
  > For the 2.1L WBX, is there an oil filter preference between > the Mahle OC 108 and the Mann 070-115-561 ? They are...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:28:37 -0800
  The Mann inline 4, 719/5, and Vanagon, 719/12, filters both have antidrainback flaps inside the perimeter oil entry holes. The Vanagon bypass...
• Re: Oil Light Discovery
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 21:33:11 -0500
  Could be the oil. I had the same problem with mobil oil years ago. BUT get the cheap Fram filter of there. Eric 86...
• Re: Help with oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:58:48 -0500
  YOU should never fill the oil filter before installing. First you are introducing un filtered oil to the engine and any dirt that goes...
• Re: K&N Air Filters on a Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:35:23 -0700
  Isn't the operative question as regards K&N filters "how confident are you of your ability to oil this filter enough so it...
• Re: OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 02:09:27 -0700
  ...OEM oil filter and drain plug washer I've noted that many recommend the copper crush ring washers on the oil drain plug and...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 00:13:31 -0800
  ...wrote: > > Hi all. > > Changed the oil on my 2.1 WBX > installing a Mann W 719/30 filter after > checking with my vendor that...
• Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:30:45 EST
  ...I actually use the dual oil filter and external oil cooler adapter from the Audi 5000T. This is used with dual filters and prior...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Durkin
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:45:30 -0700
  ...Oil Filters Hi Volks, I've normally been using Bosch oil filters in our 84 Westy, however I only have one left and am...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 13:58:44 EDT
  ...My oil pressure doubled. I've experienced no problems with the Fram (orange) filters, but bought the Purolator when I was out of town...
• Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:55:18 -0500
  ...What brand of coolant? (mfg, type) What are the appropriate spark plugs? (make, model) What is the best oil filter? What about a K...
• Mann Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:41:59 -0800
  *A Canadian ,in Southern California at the moment , and looking for **place to buy Mann Oil Filters for my 85 Vanagon.* *Any suggestions would...
• YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:54:09 -0700
  ...Removing the oil filter did not reveal any obvious splits in filter. Filter still full of oil. Dipping my finger into filter, the oil...
• Re: Old Oil Filter Study
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:21:12 -0700
  ...Old Oil Filter Study > > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/reference.html > >
• Re: Who Makes "Autobaun" brand oil filters? etc
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:09:40 -0400
  > Just a couple of weeks ago I bought an Autobahn oil filter for a > waterboxer from a local VW Dealer in So. Cal. It...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 06:58:36 EDT
  ...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: A Cleaner Oil Change for Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 08:49:27 -0700
  There was originally a plastic cup which fits neatly under the oil filter for exactly that purpose. > A while back, someone was lamenting the...
• Oil filter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 21:12:51 -0400 (EDT)
  I've heard that an American V-8 sized oil filter will fit on my t4 mount, giving me an extra bit of oil...
• Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:49:50 -0500
  <the threaded tube that the oil filter screws on to would be too long. So how would you get the oil filter on?> Swap...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:04:38 +0000
  ...Mark, I am probably showing my ignorance here, but on which side of the oil filter is the oil pressure measured? Thanks, Mike '84...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:17:09 -0700
  ...Consider oil testing. You want to ensure that silica is not floating in the oil that the oil filter can’t handle. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Irvin
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:21:15 -0900
  ...Bosh) failed and I sarted using cheap filters, I have had the problem with the oil light flickering on at stops. Nothing I've...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:03:27 -0600
  ...While they do appear to be better built, (thicker can), oil testing > has shown on a number of engines that their actual filtering efficiency...
• Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 15:09:09 -0800
  ...The oil catches and holds the dust, and the filter actually filters better as it gets a layer of dirt on it, up to...