This is what came with your Vanagon when new and it's the one we recommend. A lot of auto parts stores, online retailers, and mechanics list Golf/Jetta filters as working for Vanagons, as most companies don't even make the Vanagon-specific filter anymore - but as per VW's own specs those are not suitable for a Vanagon as they may cause oil-starvation at startup and shorten your engine's lifespan. Our OEM Vanagon filter uses the correct anti-drainback valve, pressure bypass, and filter composition that VW's engineers specified for your engine. Even if you don't change your own oil, keep a couple on the shelf to hand to your mechanic when it's oil change time. Good oil filters are cheap - engines are expensive. Brand may be Mann or Mahle depending on availability; both are OEM suppliers and the filters are basically identical.
Fits Vehicles:
Vanagon
2.1 Liter: 1986-1991
Syncro: 1986-1991
1.9 Liter: 1983-1985
Year
Note
1983
Oil Filter, 83-85 1900cc, German
1984
Oil Filter, 83-85 1900cc, German
1985
Oil Filter, 83-85 1900cc, German
1986
Oil Filter, German
1987
Oil Filter, German
1988
Oil Filter, German
1989
Oil Filter, German
1990
Oil Filter, German
1991
Oil Filter, German
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