I'm sure I read something recently about anti-drainback valves or the like. Are these Mann/Meyle filters from Machine7 et al ok?
Used them and not had problems.. some say versions with non return valves better with extra oil coolers, using local motor shop 'equivelent' at the moment at £6 with no noticable issues See for more chat... https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...9&share_fid=5720&share_type=t&link_source=app Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
It’s the Mann W920/14 which has the anti drain back valve. I’ve been using them with no issues. W920/17 is the listed type 4 filter but it doesn’t have the drain back valve.
I use Mann W920/14 filters, W920/17 is the direct equivalent of the VW filter but the W920/14 has the same dimensions and includes an anti-drain back valve. Euro Car Parts are the cheapest I could find – but they won’t sell to me in Europe.
You You right, you only need them if the filter is mounted at an angle, as the type 4 filters are vertical it doesn't need one.
Just whatever the usual places have in stock, even with my long trips South, I don't do enough mileage for me to be overly concerned and I change the oil every year anyway.
Do you feel more…spiritual? On my type 1 dangly head, I just stuff on the boggo Mann type 4 filter. Too much choice is a bad thing.
Just bought 6! Just to get to the free postage value... comes out under £3 each should last a couple of years with two to do.. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
Euro car parts as 77Westy said. https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/501700139 .. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
Thank you. I've just done the same and bought 6 for under £17 delivered! I first saw the £27 price tag on GSF and closed the window. M7 charge a tenner each and I was going to buy 2.
