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July 31, 2007, 05:24:18 pm

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« on: July 31, 2007, 05:24:18 pm »
I've noticed a couple of aftermarket air filters that don't fit quite right. There seems to be a 2-3mm gap on the sides.

Has anyone else noticed this, or did my airbox magically stretch?
This seems odd because the Mahle/VW filters seem to fit well.

TIA,

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Reply #1July 31, 2007, 05:29:50 pm

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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2007, 05:29:50 pm »
Aftermarket filters aren't worth the extra dough, stick to the OEM filters.
91 Passat syncro 1.8T swapped.

Reply #2July 31, 2007, 05:39:39 pm

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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2007, 05:39:39 pm »
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the cheaper filters, such as Purolator, Pennzoil/Motomaster, and Fram.

Cheers,

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Reply #3July 31, 2007, 05:40:35 pm

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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2007, 05:40:35 pm »
The increased particles that enter an engine from "high flow" filters defintly aren't worth the small gains they provide.

I have not have any problems with fitment though
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