Where to buy oil filter for 2.0TFSI?

[Kaan]

As title says, where can I buy genuine or aftermarket oil filter for 2.0t FSI except vw in Melbourne? Cheers.

[rvan.lim]

you can get from vw dealers ..... just give them your vin numbers.
its not much hassle. i always go vw @southyarra.

[Transporter]

As title says, where can I buy genuine or aftermarket oil filter for 2.0t FSI except vw in Melbourne? Cheers.

HSY imports or dealer. Don't get non genuine filter, it's not worth it and you will most likely pay more than for genuine.

[Umai Naa!!]

Genuine is filter is usually less than $20, and comes with a new o-ring for the housing.

[Valver.]

Don't get non genuine filter, it's not worth it and you will most likely pay more than for genuine.

Highly unlikely to pay more. VAG filtration product is just re-branded M&H/Bosch, which is available through Imparts anyway

[Transporter]

Highly unlikely to pay more. VAG filtration product is just re-branded M&H/Bosch, which is available through Imparts anyway

Yes, I know that VW doesn't make their filters. But, I can't get a better price for oil filters for late model VAG cars from HSY and I didn't try Imparts yet. The oil filter for Touareg and MK5TDI was always cheaper from the dealer. It may be a bit different in the case of older cars. Also I haven't noticed BOSCH branding on any oil filter for late model cars, they're all Mahle, Knecht, M&H or Purflux.

[Kaan]

Thanks everyone. I'll go to Essendon VW tomorrow morning. Do they sell 36mm oil filter socket as well in the dealership? I went to supercheap, bunnings, repco, image autoparts. None of them had it.

[Umai Naa!!]

They do, but you'll pay handsomely for it.

Better off ring Repco, and ordering one in.

[Kaan]

repco has 36mm but it is 12 point one.

[minircc]

i order my stuff online from US or UK. Much cheaper than dealers is Aust given i order a few at a time and i have 2 cars.
just google, there are many sites as long as you know the part number you are looking for.
you'll be surprised the amount you'll save on parts.
most cases over 50%.

[Transporter]

i order my stuff online from US or UK. Much cheaper than dealers is Aust given i order a few at a time and i have 2 cars.
just google, there are many sites as long as you know the part number you are looking for.
you'll be surprised the amount you'll save on parts.
most cases over 50%.

I suppose the only problem would be when there is a warranty claim. The leaking oil filter has a potential to seriously damage the engine and the USA or UK is quite far. For that reason most workshops would use a local supplier. I had 2x leaking oil filter in past 15 years, luckily the engine was fine since the customer noticed it before he run out of the oil in the sump. I was fully reimbursed by the oil filter supplier, though I wouldn't like to chase the claim in the USA.

It's something to keep in mind when you buy parts of the ebay or from OS.

[Kaan]

i order my stuff online from US or UK. Much cheaper than dealers is Aust given i order a few at a time and i have 2 cars.
just google, there are many sites as long as you know the part number you are looking for.
you'll be surprised the amount you'll save on parts.
most cases over 50%.

where do we find the part numbers?

[minircc]

thanks Transporter, for highlighting the risks involved as everyone needs to be aware.

Kann, check my other post for part# (but that's just for my car)

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f15/part-s-2006-2007-mkv-jetta-2-0-not-turbo-56559.html#post639730

You'll have to call VW parts if you have a different car.

cheers

[Valver.]

Also I haven't noticed BOSCH branding on any oil filter for late model cars, they're all Mahle, Knecht, M&H or Purflux.

FYI: That's because most Bosch filters are made by M&H and not all will be rebranded for the OE market (though, many still are depending on our stock). This only happens for aftermarket and OES in most cases

[Transporter]

FYI: That's because most Bosch filters are made by M&H and not all will be rebranded for the OE market (though, many still are depending on our stock). This only happens for aftermarket and OES in most cases

So, they're M&H filters then. Aren't they?