> Filter I've never seen mentioned in this group is the Bosch.
> Where does Bosch fit in on the quality curve?

Actually, it is in the archives.  Bosch's oil filters are not even made by
Bosch; they are US-made  off-the-shelf Frams etc. relabeled as Bosch.  Bosch
is not an original supplier of oil filters to Volkswagen, and merely
rebrands someone else's filter in order to fill out their line.  Only Mann
and Mahle/Knecht are the "real thing."  I sell them for $4.29 each
(watercooled) or $3.99 each (aircooled), minimum purchase 4.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
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