Topic: 1.8L oil filter sizes?

[Ingostamus Maximus]

Here are the outside dimensions: 

Height/length: 5 1/4" or 13.3 cm
Diameter:  3 3/4" or 9.5 cm
Circumference: 11 1/2" or 29.2 cm

Don't know what the stock size is (guessing the same except diameter of 3 1/8" and circumference 9 3/8" or 24 cm).  You can't be too big --well you can, but that's for an entirely different discussion group 

[DeadPedal]

Ok, thanks. What I also wanted to know is if using the larger filter, how much more oil do I have to add.
I suppose I could just keep adding and checking the dipstick after running it a few seconds to fill up the filter.
I was hoping to dust off "pie" now that I have the dimensions, but I'm sure the guts take up space...
Or can I assume the TDI uses the same oil pan and just use the oil capacity of the TDI?

Am I making too much of this? Audi types seem to be pretty anal (the last two words should probably
never appear in the same sentence).
-Brian

[jm]

its from a passat w8 diesel -- there is a clearance issue, its a tight fit - but it definitely fits.  not a whole lot of extra oil is required.
it would be senseless to not use it imo -- why not have more filter for your oil?

[-vinny-]

THREAD JACK

  I'll measure mine when I get home.  I don't think it's any longer, just a lot thicker.

That is such a wrong post.

BACK ON TOPIC.

Stefan uses Mann jetta diesel oil filters.

[porsche princess]

  I'll measure mine when I get home.  I don't think it's any longer, just a lot thicker.

That is such a wrong post.

only you would look at it that way

[midnitetrance]

You're sick man. You've got something wrong with you...lol.

Cheers,
Aaron R

[Timmy!]

What is the total length of the larger filter. I bought a Fram and it is the same
length as the one on there now, but I'm still not sure if I have the small one
or the larger one...
-Brian

ewww fram...bad 

Exactly!  Mann or Mahle (sp?) work best!  I have heard horror stories about Fram.  Not to mention, I use the OEM filter to stay safe.