> I do know that VW oil filters from the dealers in Canada are now > made in the US ,,, This is for Jetta/Golf gas and > diesel filters for non-TDI, not sure about the other fitments.
Last time I checked (here in the U.S.), the Vanagon oil filters on the VW dealer's shelves were still German made, but the Jetta/Golf ones were U.S. made. Not sure if that is still the case. In any event, the dealer charges much more than you would pay for a comparable Mann or Mahle, so it's kind of a moot point anyway unless you're need one fast and don't mind paying about double. This is the kind of item that it pays to order a few of at a time of and keep on the shelf, since you will need one every 3000 miles. Even if you don't change your own oil, you're better off providing your own filter to the garage rather than taking a chance on what filter they might use. For the few bucks they cost, it's very cheap insurance. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot.com _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders Only: 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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