oil filters - NG vs. others

[Perry, Chris]

I get them all the time for under 5 bucks (Mahle OC-47).  I don't remember
the number but they are the same as my 90 Passat 2.0L 16v (also my 85 and 86
4ks').  Am I using the wrong filter?  I got them when I went to my local
parts place and asked for a filter for my 89 90q.  I've never had any
problems.  

Chris Perry


-----Original Message-----
From: Huw Powell [mailto:audi at mediaone.net]
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 2:17 PM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: oil filters - NG vs. others


Anyone know why the 2.3 NG engine calls for a different oil filter than
the 2.2 or 2.1 n/a engines?  It's not even used on the NF 2.3!  They
cost more (about $10 vs. $4) and do look different inside, but *why*?

035 115 561 - NG (and I wonder where else?)
056 115 561 G - WE/KX/NF, and probably a zillion other places...

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