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Re: Oil Filter replacement

Subject: Re: Oil Filter replacement
From: Chris Beck <n9zes@execpc.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 08:57:26
I assume the Magnuson-Moss warranty act doesn't apply to aircraft??  If 
it did, Rotax would be obligated to supply oil filters at no cost if 
using a non-OEM filter would void the warranty.  

To wit:  I can use any oil filter I like for my Jetta TDI.  VW 
cannot 'void' my warranty if I don't use the VW filter.  I 'DO' use the 
VW filter, as it's the highest quality and the price is reasonable, but 
I don't 'have' to.

Chris
A159

> Be cautious about opting for an apparent equivalent oil filter from 
an automotive source.  The internals may not be the same, specifically 
the filter element may be smaller and the compression spring securing 
internal components may be subject to wearing through the casing due to 
vibration.  There is a Rotax Service Bulletin about this problem.  16 
UL 96.
> 
> Almost certainly, your warranty will also be invalid with a non Rotax 
supplied filter.
> 
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> 
> Best Regards
> Andy Draper
> 
> Technical Director
> e-mail   andy@europa-aircraft.com
> 
> 
> >>> James Nelson <europajim@juno.com> 12/04/02 02:39am >>>
> Some one has researched a replacement for the Rotax oil filter.  I'm
> about to do my first oil change (25 Hrs) and I would prefer to not use
> the factory filters ($$ to much).  Has anyone found a replacement?
> 
> 
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>               Jim Nelson
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