Gary,

I recall seeing either the premium Fram filter or the Mobil 1 oil filter
with this 'anti-drain-back' feature.  I've used either filter in my WBX with
no problems, and I've used the Mobil 1 filter in my 1.8L 16V Jetta.

Chris.
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Gary Stearns
  Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 4:47 AM
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Subject: Re: TIICO- Oil Filters

        Well, I'm concerned about that "drain back" problem.  Seems most of
the Std. Golf / Jetta filters are intended for a near vertical position.
The stay full when the engine stops so they don't have to refill when it
starts again.  How would I know if an aftermarket filter has a valve to
prevent the drainback?

        Our conversion is at about 5k. Been running dino oil 'til now.  I'm
planning to make the switch to Mobil 1 as soon as I figure out the filter
issue.

        Gary
        -------Original Message-------

        From: G. Jetson
        Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 09:00:27 PM
        To: gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET
        Subject: Re: TIICO- Oil Filters

        Gary & list,
        Is there some reason you guys can't use a high quality
        aftermarket filter such as the Fram brand? They have
        several versions that should be better than stock (who
        makes the ones for VW anyway?). Just go get the ones
        for all 1.8 & 2.0L VW's. They are usually the same.

        List question on oil... When can you start using
        synthetics on a new engine? Is there any reason not to
        after break in? (3-4k) Lemme know,
        Thanks,

        =====
        David Kelly
        1990 Syncro Vanagolf 15"
        1963 Comet Convertible
        Seattle

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