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  • 5cylinderman
    S2Forum Addict
    • Oct 2011
    • 367
    • Country: Ireland

    #1

    Oil Filter query

    After spending the day helping a buddy working on a Ur quattro I noticed that it had two oil filters, using a secondary one for the turbo oil feed.
    My buddy mentioned that Toyota specified a special oil filter for turbocharged Supras back in the day which had a finer particulate filtration spec.
    So, now I'm wondering what's the best filter for our S2's? I know that Demon Tweeks sell "performance" oil filters by K&N, but I'm wary of them. I have used Hengst filters over the years on my Audis. There's loads of discussion on the Forum regarding oil quality/grades but I'm interested in which filter is best. ?
  • URquattroGus
    S2Forum Maniac
    • Aug 2007
    • 547
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #2
    I would order direct from Audi for once, not overpriced. Either that or go for a "Mann" filter as from what I can make out these are consistently good quality.

    Don't miss having to chnge the two on my old 10V engine.... A bit tight to get at!
    Angus

    (1984 ur quattro)

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    • ManiacuV6
      S2Forum Addict
      • Dec 2009
      • 458
      • Country: Romania

      #3
      Is sad to know that Mann moved to China so the quality isn't so great I think. I use Mahle Kneckt or original filter from dealer.
      Audi S4 2.2T 5 spd 1992 for parts
      AUDI A4 1.9TDI daily use

      Audi 80 Quattro 2.0 16V (ACE) aka Competition

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      • mcandmar
        S2Forum Zealot
        • Apr 2004
        • 5118
        • Country: Ireland

        #4
        The OE filter from Audi is a Mann 719/30, easy to source from any motor factors and half the price Audi charges for them. I have used Knecht in the past, seemed just as well made to me.

        Personally i think the K&N oil filters are snake oil, i just dont buy it.

        It is curious how they did away with the second filter, most 911's have two as well, even the normally aspirated engines.
        91CQ20v - Gone to a new home
        93UR-S4 - The Magic Carpet
        94S2Bus - The Emerald Express

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        • LSG
          S2Forum Maniac
          • May 2010
          • 897
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          Alway a Audi oil filter and a good oil ever 3000 or 5000 miles. Oil is the life off your Turbo so keep it healthy

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