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• First oil on a TDI.... by shox75 on 26 Jul, 2006 15:49
• can't figure out which way the oil filter drops in? Does it matter?
  the Bentley manual deosn't specify either. Thanks
• #1 by dubCanuck1 on 26 Jul, 2006 16:21
• Get one from the dealer. Whatever you do, DON'T get the FRAM filters. The disintegrate and end up in the oil. Really not good for the turbo.
• #2 by shox75 on 26 Jul, 2006 16:32
• yes i have a factory one!
  Which way do you put it in the housing?
  It fits both ways, thanks.
• #3 by dubCanuck1 on 26 Jul, 2006 19:45
• I did mine with the shallower indent on the bottom.
• #4 by RabbitJockey on 26 Jul, 2006 19:45
• i suggest no one gets anything fram, as they suck severly.
• #5 by shox75 on 02 Aug, 2006 22:56
• Ok so i figured it out.
  You have to look for the word OBEN> german for top.
  And when I flipped it right side up, my lifters stopped ticking, hmm :roll: