Re: [eng.] Oil filter Q and misc. lube

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Cmr446@cs.com wrote:
> 
>   Earlier posts said something about FRAM oil filters falling apart and
> letting filter particles run through the engine. Admitedly I've been running
> thier Tuf Guard for years now. I'm of the school of thought that while OEM
> filters are good, the higher priced (as opposed to cheaper) aftermarket
> filters are better in that the mfr will get what they can that's cheap to
> procure, as effective as aftermarket filters or worse, with a higher price
> tag. So my question is, are the VW OEM oil filters better, or is there a
> better aftermarket filter?  Is there an online report of comparisons?

We have kinda beat this one to death in the past, but it's been a few
years so I'll dredge it back up again- 

FRAM regulars are not worth saving money on, they aren't built right for
our manufacturer's specs. Now, one might say "But I've used then all my
life and never had a problem..."- More power to ya.

There is no compelling reason to buy expensive filters from the dealer,
as if that was the only other option- Filters are a replaceable part, a
consumable if you will, that we will be able to forecast the use of in
the future. So, plan ahead, buy from our list vendors (Mike & Mark) and
get Mahle, Mann, or their equivalent- (I have heard BOSCH filter quality
isn't what it used to be).


>    Also, what's a good lube for the speedo cable? Previous experience: gear
> lube- look, barely moves; WD-40 -quiet..nope, it's back.  Should I just get a
> syringe and drip motor oil in? ATF?
> 
> 
>   HAPPY NEW YEAR and TIA
> Carl(switching to synth, finally)

WD-40 is not the world's greatest lubricant, and for unsticking bolts,
it's not a good penetrant, but I use it for stuff because it's easy to
use and very common.

Lubing cables needs to be done by something stable, long lasting, very
slippery and (here it comes), thick. WD just doesn't last long enough,
etc. Besides lubing the thing, consider they can wear out (ya think?)
and getting an OEM replacement (see above) can be the way to go. Lastly,
be sure not to kink the damn thing too much when working on the car-
this can drastically shorten the life span of an otherwise perfectly
good cable.

hth,
TBerk

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