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Old 04-16-2007, 05:59 PM   #1
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I heard of hippies here in Long Beach using Toilet Paper in the 60's and 70's as an oil filter... Father remembers those days, he claims they worked but i would assume they would rip appart but toiletpaper wasnt as biodegradable as it is now.
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Old 04-16-2007, 06:47 PM   #2
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The Porsche OEM filter element is not expensive, and equivalents are probably not available locally anyway. Pony up the $12something and live at peace knowing your Porsche has a good filter in it.


I should add, order one, or order a couple so you have one for your next change. No need to drive beaucoup miles to the dealer to get one!
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:45 AM   #3
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Mahle and Wix make a compatible filter - both quality brands (Mahle makes the Porsche Filter). Wix makes the filters for NAPA, so I bet they'd have it...

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Old 04-17-2007, 05:40 AM   #4
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Mahle and Wix make a compatible filter - both quality brands (Mahle makes the Porsche Filter). Wix makes the filters for NAPA, so I bet they'd have it...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Perfect!!! That is exactly what i'm looking for. Just called and they got it in stock! Now I can get this done tomorrow. Thankyou!
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Old 04-17-2007, 05:55 AM   #5
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Pompous, make sure you get a new Crush Washer and Rubber Sealing Gasket with that NAPA filter.
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Old 04-17-2007, 07:39 AM   #6
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Hi,

While I agree with Bmus, you can usually get 2 cycles out of the Crush Washer by inverting it (have done it several times with my Esprit - Oil Change interval of 3k mi., never had an issue). The same is true of the Cannister 'O' Ring.

I don't actually endorse this practice, but in a pinch...

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Old 04-17-2007, 07:29 PM   #7
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Mahle is out. Hengst is in. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9454&hl=unapproved

I have Wix in the car now.

All 3 come with the O-ring. None come with the drain plug washer.

I have reused the O-ring and washer several times, on my car. Also, I have not use a torque wrench on my car for an oil change in years.

My 1997 guinea pig still runs....
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