what is the difference in the mann 719/5 (for inline 4's up to 1990) and
the 719/30 (was 719/25) which is for 1991+ in years.

thanks
m

Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
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On Sun, 5 Jan 2003, Westyman wrote:

> The CORRECT filter for the inline engine IS DIFFERENT.
>
> Tiico and most VW inline engines use Mann # W719/5, Mahle/Knecht OC47 (or
> use the newest upgrade long-life filter, can't remember the new #))
>
> Waterboxer uses Mann W719/12 or Mahle/Knecht OC108
>
> These ARE different filters, with different placement and relief pressure of
> the valving.
>
> Maybe the lesser filter makers don't recognize this, but then you are doing
> your engine a disservice by using inferior filters. Just because a filter
> 'fits' does not mean it is correct! Do as you wish, it's your van, your
> money.
>
> Karl Mullendore
> Westy Ventures
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> They're actually the same! I just switched to K&N when I started putting
> them on the Jetta motor. Misstatement on my part.
> Bob
>
>
>
> Hmm. I use the standard Vanagon oil filter on my Tiico. Fits fine and I
> had several in my inventory (still got a couple from a good deal I got
> a couple of years ago at a VW dealer in Staunton Virginia.)
>
> On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 11:46  AM, Bob Stevens wrote:
>
> >It's going to be a filter specifically for the model/year of your
> >TIICO.
>