Author Topic: First oil on a TDI.... (Read 3168 times)

shox75 · « **on:** July 26, 2006, 06:49:07 pm »

can't figure out which way the oil filter drops in? Does it matter?
the Bentley manual deosn't specify either. Thanks

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:21:02 pm »

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.

shox75 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:32:33 pm »

yes i have a factory one!
Which way do you put it in the housing?
It fits both ways, thanks.

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2006, 10:45:02 pm »

I did mine with the shallower indent on the bottom.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2006, 10:45:52 pm »

i suggest no one gets anything fram, as they suck severly.

shox75 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2006, 01:56:44 am »

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: