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Subject:Re: Oil filters
From:Stephen Engel
Date:Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:59:24 -0400

The first hit for that part number on google is bus depot. That is indeed the OEM part # for all Vanagons with 1.9 and 2.1 WBX engines. Bus Depot cautions that some after market manufacturers sell a similar looking filter that is for the Golf/Jetta and is not to be used on 1.9/2.1 WBXs as it causes oil starvation on start up.

Confirm that is indeed a VW/Audi, Mann, or Mehle branded part and you've hit a jackpot.

Steve
87 Syncro GL

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On Mar 20, 2015, at 9:07 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Volks,
> 
> I have inherited a case of brand new oil filters, 24 of them, marked VW
> AUDI part no 070-115-561. They are black, just like MANN or MAHLE oil
> filters. The writing on them is in GERMAN  and fitting instructions are in
> English. The box nor writing says what vehicle or engine they are for.
> My question is:  Would these be suitable for the Vanagon and the 2.1 L WBX?
> 
> JOHN