:: ECS Tuning:: 993/993T Oil Service Kit, Now Featuring MANN Filters
06-08-2012, 03:48 PM
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Yes, interesting. If you do dig up some factual info, that would be good.
My intention is not to get into a war or anything, because for me its a non-issue, I put Porsche filters only on my Turbo. Any other Turbo that comes into my shop gets Porsche filters only.
Even if they changed the production of Mann oil filters to follow the TSB, who knows if you buy a Mahle or Mann filter how old it is, does it have the updates Porsche recommends? The only way to know is to buy the filter right from Porsche since I do not think the others changed their part numbers.
There is evidence that there are issues - is it valid statistically? Nope. Search the 993 Turbo Forum, LOTS of discussion and opinions on this. There have been several instances of smoking starting once a non-Porsche filter has been out on - and I have seen it once personally.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-filters.html
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...rs-failed.html
Cheers,
Mike
My intention is not to get into a war or anything, because for me its a non-issue, I put Porsche filters only on my Turbo. Any other Turbo that comes into my shop gets Porsche filters only.
Even if they changed the production of Mann oil filters to follow the TSB, who knows if you buy a Mahle or Mann filter how old it is, does it have the updates Porsche recommends? The only way to know is to buy the filter right from Porsche since I do not think the others changed their part numbers.
There is evidence that there are issues - is it valid statistically? Nope. Search the 993 Turbo Forum, LOTS of discussion and opinions on this. There have been several instances of smoking starting once a non-Porsche filter has been out on - and I have seen it once personally.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l-filters.html
or
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...rs-failed.html
Cheers,
Mike
06-09-2012, 10:26 AM
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Wel, maybe "interesting" was a poor word choice. I just wanted to make sure I was 'subscribed' to this good post.
As stated in the recent past. My indy has used non-Porsche (either Mann or Mahle....I don't remember) oil filters on my Turbo the past 30 months and 5 oil changes. I've never seen a single puff of oil from my car.
I also have Kevin's oil line check valves on my turbos.
With that said, when I had my oil changed (6th change) last month I insisted on the Porsche filters. My indy is cool with it. And we will continue this selection going forward.
As stated in the recent past. My indy has used non-Porsche (either Mann or Mahle....I don't remember) oil filters on my Turbo the past 30 months and 5 oil changes. I've never seen a single puff of oil from my car.
I also have Kevin's oil line check valves on my turbos.
With that said, when I had my oil changed (6th change) last month I insisted on the Porsche filters. My indy is cool with it. And we will continue this selection going forward.
06-09-2012, 04:38 PM
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Wel, maybe "interesting" was a poor word choice. I just wanted to make sure I was 'subscribed' to this good post.
As stated in the recent past. My indy has used non-Porsche (either Mann or Mahle....I don't remember) oil filters on my Turbo the past 30 months and 5 oil changes. I've never seen a single puff of oil from my car.
I also have Kevin's oil line check valves on my turbos.
With that said, when I had my oil changed (6th change) last month I insisted on the Porsche filters. My indy is cool with it. And we will continue this selection going forward.
As stated in the recent past. My indy has used non-Porsche (either Mann or Mahle....I don't remember) oil filters on my Turbo the past 30 months and 5 oil changes. I've never seen a single puff of oil from my car.
I also have Kevin's oil line check valves on my turbos.
With that said, when I had my oil changed (6th change) last month I insisted on the Porsche filters. My indy is cool with it. And we will continue this selection going forward.
Interesting.
Cheers,
Mike
06-10-2012, 11:44 AM
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Regardless, I'm good-to-go with my Porsche filters now.
