I picked up an oil filter for my 2007 2.0T the other day from my local stealership and it cost $20. Knowing this is a rip, I was wondering if you guys had any better sources for oil filters than direct from the dealer. I'd even consider buying 4 or 5 in bulk if it meant a lower price overall.

Or do I simply have to suck it up continue getting ripped off by the dealer?

 

I buy them online, you save a little bit but still about $10-15 per filter, this place is located in canada and free shipping on orders over $75

 

That might be the ticket. What is the site you buy them from?

 

Yeah a link might help

http://www.autopartsonlinecanada.com/

 

Canadian Tire, Fram Extra Guard CH9911. A German Mahle/Mann filter in an orange box for $12.49. Get the German Castrol Syntec 0w30 when it goes on sale and you are set!

 

I saw that Canadian Tire had the part number listed, but I haven't been able to find one in any local stores.

Maybe I can get them to order some in.

 

I just buy mine from the dealer. Yes, I too pay $20 but since I do it myself I'm already ahead of the game.

But if you're really that intent on saving money you can purchase them in a case of 10 for about $10/each plus shipping from German Car Parts Canada.

 

Just an update here fellas, I went to change my oil last night and picked up the Fram filter CH9911. Opened the box to find a POS filter in there with "Made in China" stamped on it. Looks like Fram is no longer re-boxing the OEM filters and have outsourced them to Honeywell. Don't use them!

I ended up going to the dealer and bought an oem one for $6 more, Autopartsway.ca sells the Mann ones for $13.49 but to make the shipping make sense you have to order it with other parts.