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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: automator on July 31, 2007, 05:24:18 pm

Title: Searched: Air Filters That Fit, 1.6L N/A
Post by: automator 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,

-p

Title: Searched: Air Filters That Fit, 1.6L N/A
Post by: Black Smokin' Diesel on July 31, 2007, 05:29:50 pm

Aftermarket filters aren't worth the extra dough, stick to the OEM filters.

Title: Searched: Air Filters That Fit, 1.6L N/A
Post by: automator 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,

-p

Title: Searched: Air Filters That Fit, 1.6L N/A
Post by: burn_your_money 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