K&N OIL FILTER - BAD IDEA??
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K&N OIL FILTER - BAD IDEA??
hello, I was reading that anything other then an Audi OEM or Mann oil filter could be unhealthy for the oilpump - any truth to this? I just put on my 2.8 a K&N HP-3001 oil filter with my Mobil 1 5W-50 oil change - any comments? Thanks, Ed - also - anybody ever by parts from AUDIQUATTROPARTS.com website?
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It is not recommended....
Something about the weird design of the Audi ones...you shouldn't use FRAM especially.
I heard this from an Audi of America Technical Trainer (good friend of mine)
I heard this from an Audi of America Technical Trainer (good friend of mine)
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I don't know much about the K&N one, but I've used the Mobil-1 filter...
...in my '97 1.8T. Oil filters aren't exactly rocket science. As long as the filter has a good quality anti-drainback valve, there shouldn't be any issues with using it on an A4.
See the link below for some good oil filter info. Here's what they say about the Mobil-1 filter:
<i>Like the Champ filter, this filter is made by Champion Industries. However, it uses a unique end plate and a thicker can that make it the strongest filter available for wide distribution retail sale. It also does not use the fragile paper media of the Champion filter. I'm happy to say that this filter is NOT a fake. It is definitely a unique design.
It uses a synthetic fiber element that can filter out very small particles and is much stronger than the fragile, Champion paper media. It is rated just under the Purolator Pure One as far as filtering capability, but is still very much above conventional paper filters. It also has a very strong construction to withstand high pressure spikes during start-up. Given the choice between the Purolator Pure One and the Mobil 1 filters, I would choose the Mobil 1 because of the restriction concerns of the Pure One and that pesky assembly string. However, as with all Mobil 1 products, expect to pay 2 - 3 times as much for this filter.</i><ul><li><a href="http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/6637/oilfilterstudy.htm">Oil Filter Study</a></li></ul>
See the link below for some good oil filter info. Here's what they say about the Mobil-1 filter:
<i>Like the Champ filter, this filter is made by Champion Industries. However, it uses a unique end plate and a thicker can that make it the strongest filter available for wide distribution retail sale. It also does not use the fragile paper media of the Champion filter. I'm happy to say that this filter is NOT a fake. It is definitely a unique design.
It uses a synthetic fiber element that can filter out very small particles and is much stronger than the fragile, Champion paper media. It is rated just under the Purolator Pure One as far as filtering capability, but is still very much above conventional paper filters. It also has a very strong construction to withstand high pressure spikes during start-up. Given the choice between the Purolator Pure One and the Mobil 1 filters, I would choose the Mobil 1 because of the restriction concerns of the Pure One and that pesky assembly string. However, as with all Mobil 1 products, expect to pay 2 - 3 times as much for this filter.</i><ul><li><a href="http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/6637/oilfilterstudy.htm">Oil Filter Study</a></li></ul>
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