mann filters...

[Ti Kan]

Megasus at aol.com writes:
> Recently I purchased a case of MANN oil filters for my 86 4csq. I also have 
> an 1989 Jetta GL that I use as my work car (pizza delivery). When I used to 
> use Fram (dear God) filters, the same filter was used by both my Quattro and 
> my Jetta. However, I cannot get a straight answer from any of the dealers 
> here or the foreign car parts specialists either. I called the local dealer 
> and asked about Mann filters and the guy was like "Uh, well I don't know 
> about Mann filters specifically." SO I asked if I walked in and he was going 
> to sell me a filter, would they be the same for both cars or not? He said 
> they would. But I thought Mann filters were the OEM on both cars, shouldn't 
> the DEALER be selling OEM (i.e. Mann) filters to me? Anyways, enough of the 
> drivel, I just need to know if the Mann filter an 89 Jetta GL takes is the 
> same filter as an 86 4000csq. Thanks.

The dealers wouldn't be selling "Mann" filters, even though they
may actually be manufactured by Mann.  They sell "real" OEM filters
with VW/Audi logos printed on them.   Thus, it's not surprising that
the dealer parts guy may not know what you're talking about when you
say "Mann filter".  Their eyes light up when you give them a good
VAG part number.

Some of the dealers may source parts from the aftermarket and actually
give you Mann or Mahle branded filters, both of them are OEMs.

And yes, Mann is a good filter to use on your 4Kq, and it's the same
one for the Jetta GL.

-Ti
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