Oil Filter Question

DOC · 10-18-2001, 07:19 AM

Would there be any advantage to using the OEM oil filter manufactured for the V6 engine, as in the neuS4, over the OEM oil filter manufactured for the I5 engine, as in the UrS4? I understand they'll both fit to the UrS4 engine, but the V6 filter looks like it has a bit more volume and thus, I would think, slightly more filtering capacity.

Jim · 10-18-2001, 12:11 PM

All other things being equal (which I assume they are), the new V6 filters are twice the price of the I5 ones.
Jim
By the way, as an interesting aside - Changed my buddies 98 A6 oil filter the other day. Filter on the car - Factory Audi Filter. Changed to : Factory Audi Filter stamped with german for "long interval filter" (made to last longer between changes and thus one would figure filters better). The kicker: The normal one was BIGGER physically than the "long interval filter". Go figure.

MikTip · 10-18-2001, 05:56 PM

I use the larger VW Diesel filter.

Holds a quart of oil, adds almost a quart of oil to my oil system for added thermal reserve.

Twice the filtering media, keeps the oil from turning black sooner.

European Car magazine did a story on this a couple years back.

I've been using the larger filter for more than 7 years on all my Audi's, with out a hitch!

Highly reccomend it!

DOC · 10-19-2001, 06:32 AM

MikTip · 10-19-2001, 11:20 AM

I buy the Deutsch brand from AutoZone.

dB · 10-24-2001, 09:58 AM

According to the parts list, my 2000 A4 is supposed to have the -J (2-yr/shorter filter.) I found the -D on my car from the last dealer oil chnage. Somebody was sleeping! I was a little worried at first, but I'm sure I'm right.

10-18-2001, 12:11 PM	#2
Jim Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,142	Re: Oil Filter Question All other things being equal (which I assume they are), the new V6 filters are twice the price of the I5 ones. Jim By the way, as an interesting aside - Changed my buddies 98 A6 oil filter the other day. Filter on the car - Factory Audi Filter. Changed to : Factory Audi Filter stamped with german for "long interval filter" (made to last longer between changes and thus one would figure filters better). The kicker: The normal one was BIGGER physically than the "long interval filter". Go figure.

10-18-2001, 05:56 PM	#3
MikTip AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 29,354	Re: Oil Filter Question I use the larger VW Diesel filter. Holds a quart of oil, adds almost a quart of oil to my oil system for added thermal reserve. Twice the filtering media, keeps the oil from turning black sooner. European Car magazine did a story on this a couple years back. I've been using the larger filter for more than 7 years on all my Audi's, with out a hitch! Highly reccomend it! __________________ 2004 A4 1.8t USP Quattro 6MT K04-15/APR/TT 225 Injectors/Custom Stainless Exhaust/710N/RaceTec FMIC 034 HFC/Jet-Hot Cermi-coated & ported exhaust manifold Spec Stage 3+ with OE DMFW! Neuspeed TIP/Neuspeed Snub/Optima 75-35/AFE Pro-Dry/FSI Coils AMS Short-shift @ %40 redux(Sweet!) ST Coils/ H-Sport Anti-Sway bars/E-codes 19x8.5 OEM Audi Skinny Fives with 235-35 Bridgestone 760 Sport Skins B7 A4 brakes with StopTech Ceramic pads and Stop Tech rotors Sirius Satellite Radio Ross-Tech HEX-USB+CAN Equipped Escort 9500ix

10-19-2001, 06:32 AM	#4
DOC AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,056	Thanks; where can I get them, other than a VW dealership?

10-19-2001, 11:20 AM	#5
MikTip AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 29,354	Any auto parts place. I buy the Deutsch brand from AutoZone. __________________ 2004 A4 1.8t USP Quattro 6MT K04-15/APR/TT 225 Injectors/Custom Stainless Exhaust/710N/RaceTec FMIC 034 HFC/Jet-Hot Cermi-coated & ported exhaust manifold Spec Stage 3+ with OE DMFW! Neuspeed TIP/Neuspeed Snub/Optima 75-35/AFE Pro-Dry/FSI Coils AMS Short-shift @ %40 redux(Sweet!) ST Coils/ H-Sport Anti-Sway bars/E-codes 19x8.5 OEM Audi Skinny Fives with 235-35 Bridgestone 760 Sport Skins B7 A4 brakes with StopTech Ceramic pads and Stop Tech rotors Sirius Satellite Radio Ross-Tech HEX-USB+CAN Equipped Escort 9500ix

10-24-2001, 09:58 AM	#6
dB AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,283	I noticed the same thing on my A4 (-D vs. -J filter on 99.5+ models.) According to the parts list, my 2000 A4 is supposed to have the -J (2-yr/shorter filter.) I found the -D on my car from the last dealer oil chnage. Somebody was sleeping! I was a little worried at first, but I'm sure I'm right. __________________ <a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=3528"> </a> "Place where my Ohio flag USED to be."

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