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Oil filter OEM Subaru or OEM Volkswagen

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OEM Subaru › Oil filter
Cheetahsareveryfast
Rating 4.0

This is the one to use my guy. On my fxt the cartridge is slightly taller than subarus. So more filter material and its easier to take off because its longer.

Pros: more filter material
Cons: slightly taller
Vehicle: Subaru
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OEM Subaru › Oil filter
TechNo1geek
Rating 5.0

Yes, it's absolutely worth it! in fact, I own one myself. I bought mine for $6,500 AUD with around 280,000 km on the odometer, and it's now at over 306,000 km and still going strong.

Pros: user-friendly, easy servicing
Vehicle: Subaru
Mileage: 280000 km
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OEM Subaru › Oil filter
smuve740
Rating 5.0

Get some ramps, 17mm socket, oil (5w30 or 0w20), oil filter (Subaru p/n 15208AA170.... don't know the Toyota p/n off the top of my head)

Part number: 15208AA170
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
OMGpawned
Rating 4.0

I\u2019ve done this method for 10 years on my tuned 15\u2019 Golf TSI. Since brand new to 150k miles. I change the filter every other oil change... The factory filters are rated for 10,000 miles I don\u2019t see an issue but I do have an issue of leaving oil in that long, which is why I changed it at 5000 mile intervals.

Pros: factory filters rated well
Cons: wasting money
Mileage: 150000 km
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
StanJacko
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Rating 3.0

Tbf the b6 passat will probably rust away just by existing before the engine gives up. That being said, 1.4tsi engine is not great not terrible. Many problems with them are caused by lack of maintenance and by cheap oil filters.

Cons: problems with cheap oil filters
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
CuppieWanKenobi
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Rating 2.0

B5 Passat (and Audi A4, same gen), 1.8T.

Filter - a big-ass 1.5 liter spin-on - mounted at an angle, directly above the front subframe.

Remove from top, after relocating the coolant tank.

Strategically use absorbent mat (floor diaper) to contain the inevitable spill.

Pros: mounted at an angle
Cons: inevitable spill
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Which oil filter to choose — OEM Subaru or OEM Volkswagen?

If choosing oil filter across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

We compare oil filter across these categories:

Comparison of oil filter OEM Subaru and OEM Volkswagen
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which oil filter are better — OEM Volkswagen or OEM Subaru?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Volkswagen were overall better than OEM Subaru.

  1. OEM Subaru received a PR Score of 80 out of 100, and OEM Volkswagen scored 75 points.
  2. OEM Subaru ranked 16 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volkswagen ranked 12.
  3. The average rating is higher for OEM Subaru (4) than for OEM Volkswagen (3.8).
  4. Oil filter OEM Subaru have better feature ratings than OEM Volkswagen:
    • Leaks - owners believe, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is better than OEM Subaru.
    • Smell/smoke - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Subaru is outperforms OEM Volkswagen.
    • Warning light - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is preferred to OEM Subaru.

Which oil filter are more popular — OEM Subaru or OEM Volkswagen?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Volkswagen were overall more popular than OEM Subaru.

By vote balance, oil filter OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM Subaru:

  • For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (51) to negative (12) votes is 39 votes.
  • For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (93) to negative (30) votes is 63 votes.

By number of reviews, oil filter OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM Subaru:

Which oil filter do car owners prefer — OEM Subaru or OEM Volkswagen?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter OEM Subaru led more car-specific ratings than OEM Volkswagen:

OEM Subaru are chosen by owners of cars such as: Subaru Impreza, and others.

Oil filter OEM Volkswagen have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

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