Anyone know will this fit a Golf MK5 1.4 TSI 170 Petrol
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/120vg0030
It may 'fit' - but it definately isn't OEM quality. Just go to your local TPS and get a genuine item at a virtually identical price!
Good shout as did not think of them. Found a mann one at europarts but it is out of stock at the Derby branch but will ring TPS tomorrow and see if they have one in stock. The below one is in stock at europarts nottingham if there is none at TPS
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.4_2008/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/oil-filter/?501440359&1&236c962b47f6005c3f71ccdbe9a83e99712750f0&000231
That ECP one looks like the wrong filter.
And I really don't get it why folks use GSF or ECP at all - especially on modern cars like the Mk5 Golf! They might be fine on older stuff - say Mk3 Golf and earlier, and for generic stuff such as batteries - but I've personally had some horrendous quality shyte from both of them, for stuff such as brake pads and discs, oil and air filters, and wiper blades - and they both claimed the parts were 'OEM spec'. 9 times out of 10, I end up sending the crap back, and get the correct stuff from the main dealer. One example, their Reno Megane brakes are dreadful, and only a few quid cheaper than Reno main dealer prices (I had one customer who refused to pay the £20ish more for genuine items - it then cost them a further £80 in my labour charge trying to fix it).
I don't understand why you think that TPS won't have service items (filters, plugs, wipers, brakes) in stock - especially for a mainstream vehicle such as a Golf?!?! The whole main dealer network spares departments (and therefore TPS) must keep all service parts in stock, on their shelves - for all vehicles upto five years old, and for upto ten year old vehicles - will be an overnight delivery. This is a EU directive!
