Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:30:14 -0700
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From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: AW: Jetta 2.0L conversion
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I read the oil filter report. The two German oil filters I use always are the Mahle or Mann Diesel filter for my inline four 2.0 Golf-Jetta engine installed with the Diesel hardware . I was advised by VW mechanics to use these only . But I didn't take this very seriously at first figuring they said this because they wanted to sell me the German brand.
Well, I found out on a trip to California using a Fram. During a break from driving I lifted the engine lid to find the Fram all bulged out and ready to explode.
Fortunately I was looking at this in front of a auto parts store and they had the German one in stock.
I've been using Mahle or Mann Diesel Vanagon oil filters for 6 years now with no problems. It was later explained to me by a VW tech that the anti drain-back valve and larger oil capacity of the filter help to keep the oil pump from losing its prime, and adds an extra quart of oil also. More filtration media as well.
You will note the oil filter report is a non- scientific report with no filtration in microns data, engine testing etc.
If your engine is installed at 51 degrees as the Diesel engine does then I would continue with the large Diesel oil filter . It is designed to work with the oil-pickup tube's built-in pressure relief valve which allows oil to by-pass the filter when cold and send oil to the bearings and lifters until the engine warms up, then the valve opens allowing oil to pass thru the filter first. Should the oil pressure relief valve stick allowing cold oil under high pressure to go thru the filter, the larger capacity and construction of the filter may help to prevent it from bulging or exploding. These are my own preferences and by no means do I consider myself to be the final authority on this.
Robert Keezer
1982 Westfalia
----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht -----
Von: Gilles H Turmel
Gesendet: Saturday, August 17, 2002 6:04 AM
An: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Betreff: Jetta 2.0L conversion
Hi,
I was advised to use a diesel oil filter in order to get a better oil
flow when the oil is cold. Please comment anyone?
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