Nope,VW never ran an external filter of any kind on an aircooled bug,that's a locally sourced aftermarket EMPI product,and it may be contributing to your higher pressure reading.
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What we know about EMPI oil filter
The brand is registered in USA. Official website: https://empius.com.
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Currently there are 1 review and 3 votes. Average rating — 2 out of 5. Vote balance: 0 up, 3 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of EMPI oil filter:
- Leaks - oil around the filter or on the ground, risking low oil - no rating yet
- Smell/smoke - burning oil odor or smoke if oil hits hot parts - no rating yet
- Warning light - oil light flickers after a recent service, needs attention - rated negatively. 2 points out of 5.
Oil filter EMPI in car-specific ratings
See which car brands and models owners choose EMPI oil filter for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:
- EMPI ranked #3 for: Volkswagen Beetle .