> Here's a copy of a previous list msg about it. Summary - don't use FLAPS > filters if you want to be safe. > "Thank you for your interest in KNECHT products. > "The main difference between OC 108 and OC 47 is inside these filters. OC > 108 has an anti-dran valve at the filter, OC 47 not. When you use > OC 47 for > your car (VW Tranporter/Vanagon) than you can get problems, when you start > your car. The motor is at this time alwys to long without oil. OC 108 have > also a better paper quality than OC 47, and the pressure bypass is > different. Please use for your car OC 108, to get no damage at your car or > motor. > Now for some background. The e-mail is verbetim -spelling error and bad > english et el. Obviously, Sandra's English is not the best, but you can > all undertand what she is trying to say. (Besides, who am I to criticize > somebody's English!!) The OEM filters on VW's are either Mann/Bosch or > Mahle/Knecht. VW Dealers usually carry Mann (same as Bosch) while most > foreign autoparts stores carry Knecht (same as Mahle) if you ask for OEM > filters.
Just a correction/clarification here, to remind you that here in the U.S., the Bosch is NOT the same as the Mann, and is NOT an original-equipment filter. In the U.S. Bosch is simply re-branding a generic U.S. made oil filter, not a Mann, under their name. Both Mann and Mahle/Knecht have the anti-drain valve and are O.E. quality, so you want to stick with either of these brands. I variously stock both, and in fact right now have both in stock for the same price ($4.29, min purchase 4). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com |
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