OEM Audi filter prices (was: Mobil 1 & Semi-Synth)

[John Allred <jallred@rtimeinc.com>]

Thus spake Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>:

>One change I will make on my next oil change, I'm going to switch to the
>Mobil 1 oil filter. It costs $10 around here, but that is still less than a
>OEM Audi filter. I looked at one last night, the casing is a lot thicker than
>any other I've come across and there appears to be an anti-drain-back valve
>in it. I believe that is a standard on all Audi filters, especially for the
>turbo motors. The advertised added filter medium is a big plus too.

I just bought a case of Mahle OEM filters for my 1990 Coupe Q for $3/ea
(quantity 10 -- a case) at German Parts and Restorations
(www.gprparts.com).  The same filter at the dealer cost ~$13. 

John
1990 Coupe Q, 140k miles