Thanks for everyone's comments... Dennis you're right, I'm not sure what viscosity amsoil is in there, but I've inquired with the PO. The napa filter is leaking a bit of oil, which is why I want to change it out. Are you saying that using the Mann or Mahle filters with extended drain intervals (~5000+ miles) is a bad idea? The PO was very particular about his oil and filter, and explained to me how he felt the filters w/out the drainback valve were better, which is why he used the Napa filters. What do you use? If the PO tells me he was using 15-50 oil, I'll probably just drop the filter, put a mahle one on (since I just purchased 4 of them), and then refill what I lost. cheers, /james '86 Wolfy Westy Weekender Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: Do you know what Amsoil is in there? Is it the correct viscosity? So what is really wrong with the NAPA filter? Are you planning to do extended drain intervals? If yes, the Mann or Mahle filters are not the best way to. While they do appear to be better built, (thicker can), oil testing has shown on a number of engines that their actual filtering efficiency as not that good. I also recently had one fail at the top crimp. They are not the ultimate filter. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of James Ballen Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:57 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Oil filter & armrest questions So you guys may remember me soliciting opinions on an '86 wolfsburg westy about a month ago or so... Well I bought it, and it's been great so far! Of course I just replaced all the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses & coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and troubleshot some other stuff...and now it's in pretty good shape...(minus my leaking PS rack). Anyway, my questions are regarding the oil filter. The PO was using a Napa filter that I'd like to remove and replace with a Mann filter, but I also know that there's fresh Amsoil in there, and don't really want to change it all out. If I pull the filter, will I just lose a small bit of oil? Or will I lose a ton? I've never pulled a filter with an engine still full of oil (obvioulsy :) Also, I acquired a nice set of captains chairs from an '87 vanagon with the adjustable armrests. What is the procedure for tightening/lubricating these? thanks all, it's good to be a vanagon owner again. /james
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