Re: V6 Oil Filter numbers

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

They changed the way oil is handled around 1997; I think they were
mainly trying to make the lifters a little quieter.  I think that the
bigger oil filter just allows a higher flow rate.
--
Elliott

Sean_Ford@idx.com wrote:
> 
> To:   quattro
> See, now this kind of thing makes me nervous. I hate when this crap
> happens. Why do you suppose Audi increased the size of the oil filter
> between the 100 and A6 versions of this car? It just makes me wonder what
> prompted the change?
> 
> Sean Ford
> '92 Audi 100CS 5-spd 43k mi
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/5528
> 
> PS - Sam, are you beggining to see what I'm talking about here as far as
> your A6 being the more sorted car when compared to the 100?
> 
> Original Message-----------------------------
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 08:34:55 -0500 (EST)
> From: Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>
> Subject: V6 Oil Filter numbers
> 
>   Here's the scoop, copied from the Mahle catalog at my local
>   import parts place.
> 
>   Engine code AAH, up to early '95: #719/25  79mm diameter  (OC154)
>   Engine code AFC, after early '95: #940/25  95mm diameter  (???)
> 
>   Most 5 cylinders take #719/5 (OC47), 79mm diameter
> 
>   The small filters were about $6 or so mail order, the large
>   filters were $13. Guess which one I need :-(
> 
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