Date:         Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:26:53 -0900
Reply-To:     "Kevin J. Turinsky" <turinsky@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Kevin J. Turinsky" <turinsky@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Oil Filters - What are the differences? Do they matter?
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com

Hi Volks:

Gosh it's so nice to have the archives back! Thanks guys!

Did an oil change on the "new" Syncro Westie this last weekend! (precious
vital fluids) I irrigated it with about 4.25 quarts of Syntech 10W-30. It
seems to really like it so far.

So, about those OIL FILTERS. I checked the archive and it seems there is
a slight consensus toward the OEM filters. However, I couldn't really
find any solid reasons convincing me that OEM is SO MUCH better than
Fram, other brands, etc. What's wrong with the aftermarket filters
anyway? Am I making a HUGE mistake by using a Fram? (I used the Fram
'cause I couldn't find the right tool to fit over the end of the VW OEM
filter I got from the dealer ($8.50)) Well, the PO had a Pennzoil filter
on the rig, installed by some jiffy-lube joint. The Syncro's lifters were
making lots of racket, but now with the synthetic oil and a new filter
it's as quiet as a purring mouse - CAT. One thing I did notice about the
filters. Upon looking inside the filters (Fram vs VW) I could see a
spring at the bottom of the OEM filter; none on the Fram. Does that have
something to do with the by-pass valve?

Anyway, I suppose I'll switch to the OEM filters during the next oil
change if I can find a tool to fit the thing. Is there anything/any brand
better than OEM, other than Amsoil's by-pass filter setup? What ARE the
best oil filters out there?

I'm changing the coolant on Saturday. Anyone wanna come over, stand
around, watch and laugh?

Kevin...turinsky@juno.com
"Anchored, down in Anchorage---Alaska"
61:10:42 North
149:11:11 West
Elevation: 101 feet

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