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Old 05-04-2011, 09:56 PM
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Default Assenmacher Oil Change Funnel for VW/Audi/BMW: Nicely done

I am not affiliated with this vendor, but I bought myself this Assenmacher OFAUD1000 funnel. It's currently $33 plus shipping if you use the coupon below (TJS).

http://www.etooldirect.com/assenmach...er-funnel.html

Coupon code TJS will get you $10 off.




It looks cheap in the photo, but boy was I wrong. Stupid expensive? You make the call.

I have been eyeing this for 3 years, since I own a BMW and 2 VWs and do my own oil changes, and this funnel fits VWs and BMWs. So, I was expecting a plastic funnel, but the part that attaches to the valve cover oil fill hole is abeautifully machined aluminum with a rubber gasket and spring mechanism for sure attachment to the valve cover. The funnel will hold way over 1 liter of oil at a time. I am impressed with the design and quality and heft of the aluminum and plastic. Here are some pictures.









The end that slots into the oil fill hole from the red ring to the end is all aluminum.
Go ahead. You deserve it! It's not an HPA Hockey Puck or a Passat Dynaudio amplifier, but if you drive and do oil changes, it's a nice luxury. This thing will last at least 50 years.

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Old 05-05-2011, 08:15 AM
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VW used to give you a litre of engine oil, a cardboard funnel and a pair of gloves for topping up your oil but times are hard so they don't do it anymore (unless you ask for some oil).
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Old 05-08-2011, 05:01 PM
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I just ordered a funnel. I would say very nice but pricey. I got the discount but S&H is $9.95. If it is as nice as it looks i will be happy.
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:28 PM
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I guess the question is-why can't you simply use a regular funnel?
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Old 05-11-2012, 06:23 PM
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Quote:
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I guess the question is-why can't you simply use a regular funnel?
You'll void your warranty...

[just kidding]

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