Date:         Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:59:41 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Filter Options??
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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NAPA's Part # is FIL1342, Wix's Part # is 51342.  Wix made filters are the
only American filter I will use if I can't source a Mann or Mahle.  Mucho
better than any AC or Fram (bleeeecch).
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:

> Go to the local NAPA. Get their 'Gold" filter. It's made by Wix and
> adequate
> quality for use until you can chase down the "correct" filters..
>
> http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy-german.html
>
> Jim
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "william landsman" <unclebeer@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:47 AM
> Subject: Oil Filter Options??
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am in SD, I have limited time and options for oil filters, I keel seeing
> that the Mann and Mahle filters are highly recommended.
>
> I am havuing trouble gtting them as I don't have time to get one shipped,
> does anyone have any exerience with Graham Automotive in Sioux Falls, SD.
>  I
> was going to get a VW filter from them and i am not sure if is made for VW
> by another company.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts, or suggestions would be appriciated.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
>