Date:         Sat, 4 Aug 2001 17:20:01 -0700
Reply-To:     gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      oil filters again
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list,
I have to say that I have heard more about the merits
of the mann filters on the list than one would think
possible.   I was not a believer but there was no
difference in price when you order them from bd so why
not take the advise of the list, only an idiot would
not.   I change oil on the audi and the vanagon today.
Always used fram on the audi  and only an problem once
with a bad check valve.   I have to say the mann
looked smaller than the fram and lighter when you
first install them but after six months of use, the
mann are clearly heavier than the fram after being
used.   What this all means I don't have a clue?
   One last thing, when changing the oil I have heard
as many ways of getting the oil in as I have heard
about filters.   The worst part after pulling the oil
extension is getting that first bit of oil into the
tube without spilling it from a full bottle.   If you
start by pouring oil into the filter(mann fills
faster) and installing the filter, you are left with
half a bottle.   Perfect for the first attempt to
introduce oil into the plastic fill tube.   Then, take
that bottle and cut a triangle out with an exacto
knife in the side near the bottom and you have a
funnel to pour the rest.   I am sure this is not the
last of the oil saga.   thanks for your input on all
subjects great and small.   gary of belmont


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