Re: oil filter for 97

["Peter Loron" <peterl@cnw.com>]

Hi. Yeah, I've had the same experience at local quick-change shops. I have
simply been going to the dealer for changes. I'd like to start doing my own
with a synthetic (maybe Amsoil), but I need to find out if that will void
the factory powertrain warranty...

- -Pete

- -----Original Message-----
From: Joel Bell <jbell@ptd.net>


>Okay, I'm between the 10k and 20k factory scheduled services so I decided
to
>take the ole GLX for an oil change...The guy at the garage told me that oil
>filters for the 97 VR6 are only available from VW and that he doesn't have
>any and can't get any...He said the 97 is different from all the
rest...What
>gives?  I know I can get filters from a few places...ND, Neuspeed...so why
>cant he get them?  Anyone with a 97 have a similar experience?
>
>Joel Bell
>jbell@ptd.net
>1997 VW Jetta GLX-VR6-Neuspeed-Autotech
>Kenwood/MB Quart/Orion/PPI/Stinger/Phoenix Gold