New 1 Micron 100% Sythetic Microglass Fuel Filter

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I'm picking up a 2014 Passat TDI tomorrow and i'll start working on an improved setup for these now that i'll actually have a car to test with.
 
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Just wanted to report that I bought a Nicktane kit for my '05 BEW-engined Jetta, installed and have been driving with it for the past few days. The kit is simple to install and seems very well made. I went with the CAT 2 micron filter for the lower cost and widespread availability. Happy to have the extra piece of mind from better filtration and a more robust setup than stock!
 
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Bumping for a couple questions: I browsed through the Donaldson catalog online and came across the P551315. It's an 80mm OD, 3 micron filter, thus it'll easily fit the B4's stock bracket. Does the filter head fit, or is it too big?

A quick look for locating a supplier for the filter turned up the CAT 1R0759 as a replacement, but I don't know if this too is a 3 micron filter and/or if the medium is able to be changed. Do you have any details on this filter too?
 
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Question, how long will the short 1 micron filter last?
how about the long 1 micron filter?

anyone have any water issues with the 1 micron filter since it does not have a separator?

been contemplating getting the Donaldson filter because of the water separator. i get my fuel from valero, seems to be quality fuel. but you never know.
already know the heartache of buying a used car who didnt change the fuel filter as regularly as they should have and having the injector break off inside.
 
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hi,

on stock tdi you should get about 50k out of the short 1 micron filter. the tall one wont fit on a TDI. the 1 micron filter DOES separate water. if it didn't i wouldn't consider it suitable filter for use on the Uber filter kit.

wagontdi82 said:
Question, how long will the short 1 micron filter last?
how about the long 1 micron filter?

anyone have any water issues with the 1 micron filter since it does not have a separator?

been contemplating getting the Donaldson filter because of the water separator. i get my fuel from valero, seems to be quality fuel. but you never know.
already know the heartache of buying a used car who didnt change the fuel filter as regularly as they should have and having the injector break off inside.
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ndamico said:
hi,

on stock tdi you should get about 50k out of the short 1 micron filter. the tall one wont fit on a TDI. the 1 micron filter DOES separate water. if it didn't i wouldn't consider it suitable filter for use on the Uber filter kit.
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oh, sweet. i will continue to use the 1 micron filter then. i am so loving the kit. installed it about 20000 miles ago, have had it for year. have a 2003 wagon tdi. i do have slightly bigger injectors. sp520. might add a stage 2 and later on pp520. what would the mileage to change the filter out then?
 
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i can't really say. it all depends on fuel consumption. i based my figures on getting around 48 mpg.if yours is 10% worse then i would change it 10% sooner, etc.
 
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I forgot these filters are still around until this thread got bumped. I notice on the site there is no option for a New Beetle (my 2001). I'd like to get a filter kit, finally, what do I do to ensure I get the right mounting bracket?
 
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hi,

i don't have any brackets for the beetles. i made 10 prototypes and it took 2 years to sell them so i never went into production. there just wasn't enough interest in them. the best i could suggest would be to re-use your stock bracket by spreading it apart and using a large hose clamp around it to hold the filter in place. it wouldn't be as elegant but it will work.

UFO said:
I forgot these filters are still around until this thread got bumped. I notice on the site there is no option for a New Beetle (my 2001). I'd like to get a filter kit, finally, what do I do to ensure I get the right mounting bracket?
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Similar question about the B 5.5 Passat TDI. Did you ever make a bracket for it? If not, can the existing bracket be used? What is the diameter of the bracket?
 
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no i didn't. you could mount it but it would be the same method as the beetle.

owr084 said:
Similar question about the B 5.5 Passat TDI. Did you ever make a bracket for it? If not, can the existing bracket be used? What is the diameter of the bracket?
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yes sir. i jsut had a new batch of filter heads made a few weeks ago. they are getting anodized right now.

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I assume that you still have this kit available for MK4/2003 Golf TDI, correct?
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Nice product...
 
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Just ordered the Uber Fuel Filter Kit with the red filter head and the 2 micron CAT 1R-0750 filter.

The price at nicktane.com is a bit deceiving though. The Uber Fuel Filter Kit is currently listed for $99.00 and is described - "This is a complete kit consisting of the filter head, mounting bracket, 1-micron filter, banjo fittings, clamps, nuts, washers, bolts, o-ring, filter wrench, and directions."

When you get to available options, the 1-micron filter is an extra charge of $48. It seems to me that the kit should not say that it includes the 1-micron filter if the filter is not included.

I am misunderstanding that the 1-micron filter is actually included with the kit for $99.00 and the 'do you want a filter' option is for a second filter?

FWIW, the discount coupon TDICLUB still works for free shipping.
 
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Just a shout out for the Nicktane kit -- I've been running mine for probably 8 years now and it's been fantastic. I've only changed out the 2 micron cat filter once (at 60K miles) and there was no issue. I cut open the old filter and there was grime and such but nothing unusual. I'm in for the long haul with this TDI and I like the piece of mind this filter setup offers. Along with a bypass oil filter setup, this is a good assurance of longevity.
 
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OlyTDI said:
Just a shout out for the Nicktane kit -- I've been running mine for probably 8 years now and it's been fantastic. I've only changed out the 2 micron cat filter once (at 60K miles) and there was no issue. I cut open the old filter and there was grime and such but nothing unusual. I'm in for the long haul with this TDI and I like the piece of mind this filter setup offers. Along with a bypass oil filter setup, this is a good assurance of longevity.
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I agree entirely. I used the Lubrication Specialists filter head with the Cat 2-micron filter for several years, before switching to the Nicktane filter head. Changing the fuel filters is so much easier with the Nicktane and not nearly as messy.

I think a 60k-80k filter change schedule works fine in most cases, though if someone wants to wait till 100k miles they should be okay. I credit the 2-micron Cat filter as a primary reason why I'm still running the original injection pump after 12 years and 570k+ miles.
 
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andydrew said:
Just ordered the Uber Fuel Filter Kit with the red filter head and the 2 micron CAT 1R-0750 filter.

The price at nicktane.com is a bit deceiving though. The Uber Fuel Filter Kit is currently listed for $99.00 and is described - "This is a complete kit consisting of the filter head, mounting bracket, 1-micron filter, banjo fittings, clamps, nuts, washers, bolts, o-ring, filter wrench, and directions."

When you get to available options, the 1-micron filter is an extra charge of $48. It seems to me that the kit should not say that it includes the 1-micron filter if the filter is not included.

I am misunderstanding that the 1-micron filter is actually included with the kit for $99.00 and the 'do you want a filter' option is for a second filter?

FWIW, the discount coupon TDICLUB still works for free shipping.
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This is a good point. Maybe it could be elaborated on?
 
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It does not include any filter... the site hasnt been updated yet..
 
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I know the seller hasn't responded, but I came across a Nicktane install guide for non-tdi vehicles and I saw that he recomends putting some light grease on the O-Ring for the filter head.

Anybody do that on the TDI kit?

Also, as I'm out of the loop, will the 1-Micron with water filtration screw into the normal threads that the 1R-0750 filter uses? I don't want to buy another piece to attach a different filter (specifically UHE filters)
 
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mrrhtuner said:
Also, as I'm out of the loop, will the 1-Micron with water filtration screw into the normal threads that the 1R-0750 filter uses? I don't want to buy another piece to attach a different filter (specifically UHE filters)
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I can't say for sure, but since Nick offers different filter heads for the two filter types, then they probably have different threads. That's why I went for the filter head that uses the 1R-0750 CAT filter, since those filters are universally available.
 
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TornadoRed said:
I can't say for sure, but since Nick offers different filter heads for the two filter types, then they probably have different threads. That's why I went for the filter head that uses the 1R-0750 CAT filter, since those filters are universally available.
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That's what I have :)

I'll send the vendor a message to see if he can shed some light :)
 
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Hi,

the uber kit was originally priced at $147 which included a $48 1-micron filter. that was the only filter option and it was rated for 50k miles. after having the kit out for a while i was asked to sell it with a cheaper filter so i removed the included $48 filter and lowed the price $48 to the current price of $99 and made the filter optional.

the options at the bottom allow you to select which filter you want and adjust the price accordingly.



dirtride said:
Vendor/seller should respond. Does not seem like too much to ask just to clear things up for all.
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no, there are 3 nipples that ecompass all of the filter offerings we have. click on any filter on our site and it tells you which thread size it is. there is also a corresponding oring for each nipple.

mrrhtuner said:
I know the seller hasn't responded, but I came across a Nicktane install guide for non-tdi vehicles and I saw that he recomends putting some light grease on the O-Ring for the filter head.

Anybody do that on the TDI kit?

Also, as I'm out of the loop, will the 1-Micron with water filtration screw into the normal threads that the 1R-0750 filter uses? I don't want to buy another piece to attach a different filter (specifically UHE filters)
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