David M has inquired why my suggestion to Newbies was to avoid Fram oil filters. I hope one of you more technically adept Listees can provide a proper response. All I know is that the oil warning buzzer and light come on at various times with Fram filters, but not with OE VW filters. I was informed by other Listees that the Fram (and smilar brands) filters do not use enough filtering material, which thus does not create enough back pressure, so not as much oil pressure is developed. I recall that it is also connected with the differences in oil bypass springs, which allow some of the oil to bypass the filtering medium, therefore altering the flow of oil back to the engine, and thus impacting the actual oil pressure readings. Attached is a copy of my posting of 10-16-97 which more thoroughly detailed my prior problems with the oil warning sensors. These results were observed by me on three vans, 84, 86, and 87, so even though I am technically challanged, I feel confident that the advice is solid. The oil stained gauntlet has been thrown down; who among us will scoop it up? Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 73 Super Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky-Blue Waters) Re Oil press. warning buzzer Budd's summary.eml [application/octet-stream]
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