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Re: [T3] Oil Filters (was RE: [T3] Type engine longevity)


On 15 Sep 2002, at 19:23, Charles Navarro wrote:

> Hey guys. Just as a side note- VW will void your engine warranty if you
> use a fram or similar budget oil filter citing poor construction quality
> and filtering ability. I inquired since they were insisting that I must
> use a VW OE Filter (Mann or Bosch if I remember correctly) on my turbo
> beetle, but when I asked why I could not use a PureOne, Mobil 1, or K&N
> filter, they told me those three filters were ok since they exceeded
> their requirements. Then why should we not be so picky with our own
> filters here and give our engines the best possible, even if it is for a
> daily driver? 

Is this an official VW statement, or just the off the casual comments from the 
person behind the service counter at your local dealership. There's a world of 
difference.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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