Photos of 4 different cartridge filters for a 2000 VW eurovan

[qvalff8]

These are the Virgin filters in my stash for this van:
Auto xtra 51212 Poland
Mann hu932/6n Germany
Champion 55212 on the box Valvoline VO150 P12051664 on the filter China
K&N PS7005 Korea

The last image compares the increased pleat count on the auto xtra to the OEM Mann filter.

I'm running one of the three auto xtra I bought now.

 

[qvalff8]

The auto xtra filter says it meets OEM requirements on the side of the box. Does that mean it can go the OEM recommended 10k Mike interval?

 

[CharlieBauer]

The auto xtra filter says it meets OEM requirements on the side of the box. Does that mean it can go the OEM recommended 10k Mike interval?

I would say yes. It's made by M&H in Poland. The Auto Xtra stamp does not make it any different to one that is made for the Polish, European or other export markets where the interval is 10k miles.

The rockauto categorization of filters is there to make people upgrade to more expensive filters, just like the US manufacturers and retailers try to get you to do. The obvious contradiction in their listing is that they also say the VW filter is a 3000-5000 miles filter.

 

[fantastic]

Nice comparison & shows that Auto Xtra is a fine filter.