Nich
Veteran Member
Is it just me or does the TDI FAQ recommend using a K&N oiled airfilter even though I have seen multipule threads say these filters will ruin the MAF
Ahh, you kill me....did we meet the quota in July?I guess it is officially August .... so 9 more K&N threads left to appear .
There, I updated it. If anybody has anything to add, feel free to quote it and add what you want.5. Air Intake System Modifications
The stock air filter element is quite adequate for the TDI engine therefor most intake modifications are not recommended. Only dry paper filters is recommended. The use of oiled air filterers IE:K&N will cause maf(mass air flow) sensor failures.
"Cold air intakes" are another thing best left on eBay and out of the car. They have a bad habit of sucking in water during driving in heavy rain. Water entering the intake of the engine will cause major engine damage. Finally, the factory already is a "cold air intake" as it takes air behind the headlight area.
Some people have modified their OEM air filter box to accept a filter restriction guage. This way, they can see if there is any restriction in the air filter box. If the guage doesn't show any restriction, there is no need for any air box upgrades.
Installation: None if you don't install anything like you should
Advantages: none
Comments: Most air filter upgrades are a total waste of money.
Disadvantages:More than I have time to list...
As a newbie.... I have found your FAQ's and How-to's to be EXTREMELY useful; thank you so much for putting this up. This is a great site when searching for previously asked questions and problems and asking questions but finding the real specific info is often hard without weeding through a bunch of unrelated topics/posts/threads, myturbodiesel.com is better organized for these sorts of things (FAQ's, and How-to's) IMOI have offered my FAQ and "how to" to tdiclub before. It's about 7-800 pages worth of material and I've put in about 4-5000 hours of work on my site myturbodiesel.com. I can't donate it (I have to maintain control over the content to make updates and revisions and I wouldn't ask you to do a few years worth of work for me for free) so I asked to buy tdiclub. Fred explained to me why not and that's fine but I'm asking again because it seems like management is interested in making updates. Others have expressed the need for updates for a while so I did it myself and created my own site. It would benefit all if they merged. If they are interested, send me a PM.
The mechanic is on crack. Un-oiled, they will catch very little dust. That's the point of the oil.OKAY SO DONT RIP ME A NEW ONE FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION.
I got a gifted K&N filter for my 2004 PD Jetta. It was in the car for 2 days before I took it out fearing the worst.
I met a mechanic who told me I should put the filter back in. When I told him why I had taken it out he insisted that as long as I dont oil the K&N it was fine and would be better than the stock style filters.
You are now free to verbally abuse me
If K&N are so great, ask yourself why are they not used as OEM?OKAY SO DONT RIP ME A NEW ONE FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION.
I got a gifted K&N filter for my 2004 PD Jetta. It was in the car for 2 days before I took it out fearing the worst.
I met a mechanic who told me I should put the filter back in. When I told him why I had taken it out he insisted that as long as I dont oil the K&N it was fine and would be better than the stock style filters.
You are now free to verbally abuse me
http://www.amazon.com/33-2865-Replacement-Air-Filter/dp/B000E5U4O8
Is this something I should keep away from my car or is it a good choice?
Thank you, it's nice to hear positive comments. Looking at my web traffic, I can see many people look at my site and then ask questions on this site because of the larger membership. Part of the problem of a good FAQ site is that your question is already answered so why post? Info changes and keeping it up to date has been the equivalent of a full time job, something that I have done only with the support of some nice comments, a few google ads, and sponsorship from KermaTDI, much of which goes back to my users in the form of my writeup contest prizes. However, a good forum is nothing without heavy traffic and more traffic is here which is why I visit, you visit, and am interested in. A single source is great but many sources is better.
Jason I apologize I do not know anything about air filters. So that k&n isn't good. Which would you recommend buying?
seriously....did you read the thread? leave the paper in there. my tdi was over double stock hp. on paper elements.....