Roger Blassberg 0 Posted July 12, 2004 I changed the oil and filter yesterday. There's just the faintest unease in my mind about the filter, now I come to think about it. The old filter was Mann, the new is Mahle. They look identical , both have a locating clip at the bottom which presses onto the retainers in the bottom of the filter bowl, both have a rubber diaphragm which I assume is the non-return valve, both have the same small diameter central passageway. The new one came from a highly respected parts man (Murray MacDonald in Hatfield, Herts) and stated the application to the VR6 engine. It's just that the manufacturer is different. Words of comfort gratefully received. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 12, 2004 Well Mahle are world renowned for their quality pistons, so shouldn't worry about it. Genuine VW ones are Hengst or MANN. Not heard of Mahle filters personally but I'm sure it's fine. If the top end starts clattering, change it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
