Mann Filter HU 719/7 X Metal-Free Oil Filter

It fits my engine, is a quality filter, drops in easily to the holder, and is a good price here. It comes with the O-ring you need to replace for the cap.

The Mann Filter is good filter that has been around a long time. The seals that come with the filter work. I have not had issues of leaking.

Direct fit for my 10 VW TDI, easy install and is working well.

MKVI approved

Filter is essentially factory quality level and meets all VW requirements

This filter fits and works and is cheaper than European models

This is about as close to OEM that one could get, and when you have a VW TDI like I do that is exactly what you want. High performance products not made specifically for TDI DPF engines, such as K and N reusable air filter or their "High Flow Oil Filter" do offer a faster flow rate. But it comes at the expense of less filtration and less capacity to store contaminates that a good OEM filter like this would easily catch; hold; and never release back into your oil and/or air. My TDI is 202k miles and prime condition having used Mann filters most of it's long life.

I bought a 2013 Audi A3 TDI (2.0L CBEA engine) a while back and I'm on about my third oil change. So far I've used these Mann oil filters without any issue, since they are supposedly OEM.I have had some reservation as they are cellulose and not synthetic fiber, which is what is usually recommended when using a full synthetic oil (VW 507.00 spec oil for this vehicle is only offered in 100% synthetic formulations). I've also seen reviews of some paper filters collapsing after a while, which had me concerned. From some of my reading it seems like they only create paper filters because it's a diesel, but I don't fully understand why.I have been a big fan of Wix for a while, and decided to buy their comparable filter. There are some minor differences, but the biggest one is the end caps. It's still paper, but the paper media is firmly stuck into the plastic end caps instead of glued to more paper. It does feel more taught, and gives me some piece of mind that it won't collapse if I don't change it for a longer interval.The Mann filter has about 10 more pleats (77 on the Mann vs 67 on Wix), and both seem to be well made with high quality filter media. I've not had any issues with the Mann filter, but I'm making the switch out of caution, and will report back if I find and reason to.