Re: Audi Oil Filters

[jdouglas@mitre.org (jason douglas)]

>
>There has been some talk on here about how much better Audi oil filters 
>are, because they have a checkvalve in them to maintain oil pressure for 
>the next startup. Did I understand this correctly?
>Why would this work? The oil will drain through the bearings etc...
>wouldnt it?
>If it DID work, this would imply that the next morning when I turn on my 
>key, I will read a substantial oil pressure (where I left it last night).

no -  the check valve keeps oil in the filter. without it, it takes longer
to build up
pressure at start up.  I don't think that the oil in the filter is kept
under pressure.

I've been using bosch filters lately. the local parts store sells them for 
less than a $4!  I don;'t know much about them, but given Bosch's reputation
I think they must be ok/good!
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Jason Douglas
MTS Dept G057                        
MITRE Corporation