Date:         Thu, 20 May 1999 23:42:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
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From:         Richard O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
Subject:      My First Oil Filter Failure/Bosch
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<Where does Bosch fit in on the quality curve?>

I bought some Bosch oil filters (72150) on special at Canadian Tyre a couple
of months ago for about CA$5-00 each and they look EXACTLY the same as the
genuine VW/AUDI oil filter (034 115 561) that I had bought earlier and had
not yet used.  And I mean EXACTLY the same!  Same black colour.  Exact same
dimensions.  Exact same shape.  Even the rubber O-ring gasket had the exact
same little coloured stripes on it.  Same colours in the same order in the
same place!!  Both the Bosch and the VW/AUDI filters were brand new and I
was able to compare them side by side.  Only the label was different.  I'm
sure the genuine VW/AUDI filter is a re-labeled Bosch.  It sure looks like
it.

And I haven't had any problems with it so far.  No warning buzzers etc.  I'm
happy.

Rich     90 Westy