Oil filters - which & where

**xcgumby** · 03-09-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm looking for a recommendation on oil filters (& suppliers) for a 2.8V6. Its only got 35 000 on it.

I've got a poxy ryco filter on at the moment - I was in a bit of a jam & needed one quickly. While it fits fine, its actually about half the diameter of the OEM. Obviously an option is to get a genuine one - for a one off I'm okay. But not as a permament solution.

The ryco filter is only staying on til the next oil change (5000km). Less if I get bored.

**Transporter** · 03-09-2008, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by xcgumby

I'm looking for a recommendation on oil filters (& suppliers) for a 2.8V6. Its only got 35 000 on it.

I've got a poxy ryco filter on at the moment - I was in a bit of a jam & needed one quickly. While it fits fine, its actually about half the diameter of the OEM. Obviously an option is to get a genuine one - for a one off I'm okay. But not as a permament solution.

The ryco filter is only staying on til the next oil change (5000km). Less if I get bored.

Try Mann oil filter, it is probably the genuine one anyway.

MM

**RedMk2Gti** · 04-09-2008, 08:29 AM

where are you mate, gumby ? without knowing your location its hard to help you.

As MRL_T5 said, Mann filter is the best.

**vinderliker** · 04-09-2008, 09:45 AM

I use the Knect filter by Mahle

**The_Hawk** · 04-09-2008, 10:53 AM

Hengst is the OEM, Mahle or Mann are both perfectly fine alternatives, I use the Mahle myself. It has been reccommended many times that people avoid the Ryco filters.

**Golf Houso** · 04-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by The_Hawk

Hengst is the OEM, Mahle or Mann are both perfectly fine alternatives, I use the Mahle myself. It has been reccommended many times that people avoid the Ryco filters.

On what basis? ... just asking not stirring or anything.

**brad** · 04-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

On what basis? ... just asking not stirring or anything.

I was wondering the same thing. So I used the search button

Apparently somebody did a test on one of the part numbers & the Ryco caused an 8psi pressure drop. Whether this presure drop is universal to all part numbers (I assume VW doesn't have a universal oil filter) I couldn't tell.

There was also a mention that on Mk1s the oil pressure was causing the internals of the Rycos to disintegrate.

**NickZ** · 05-09-2008, 07:26 PM

I used a Ryco on my old Honda and never had a problem - engine had 200000km. Saying that, I would only use a german filter on a german car. No reason other than my own reasoning

But I would like to see if anyone on here has hard evidence why Ryco filters are no good, at least on VWs.

**gtimk5** · 06-09-2008, 07:44 AM

I have been in the VW trade for 34 years, I have stated in the past my findings on Ryco on VWs a few times before. Checking oil pressures with different filters ect.
Hey, a Mann or Hengst filter is around the same price as a Ryco but if you want to use one of them, go for it. I know, for peace of mind and providing a warrantee on my work, I will always use good filters, (German) and good oil.
Its personal preference and peace of mind.
Up to you guys as to what you like to use, same with oil.....
Cheers, Andrew