Date:         Tue, 18 May 1999 11:05:44 +0000
Reply-To:     "Mark A. Williamson" <mwilliamson@ABCH2O.COM>
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From:         "Mark A. Williamson" <mwilliamson@ABCH2O.COM>
Subject:      Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
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I have commonly used VW-spec filters, but have on occasion been obliged to
used Fram.  A mistake.  In all but one instance of using Fram (I have used
four since 1993 on the same 88 Wolfsburg) I registered low oil pressure
response after driving at highway speed.  Often for only 10 minutes or so.
Replacing the filter with Mahle ALWAYS relieved the symptoms, never to
return until the next Fram was (reluctantly) installed.

That said, you may ask why Fram ever makes it into my bus.  Simple.  Lack of
preparation to have the required filter on hand when leaving for road trips
and changing the oil after a week on the road (highway speeds).
Fortunately, I have driven very few miles with the Fram filter (which seems
to work fine under around town conditions).
--
Mark A. Williamson
Denver, CO
88 Wolfsburg Weekender (135K)