K&N AIR FILTER for 96 passat tdi?

2004STARWARSTDI

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K&N air filter

gavros777 said:
you guys think would be a good idea to use a k&n air filter on a 96 tdi?
If you had done a search you would find that it is not a good idea to use a K&N air filter or any oiled air filter. It provides no increase in performance and is a death sentence for the MAF!:eek:
 

gavros777

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thanks guys my brother put it in my car few days ago, should it be ok when i change it tomorrow?, he claims to be an expert, time to kick his ass lol.
 
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Joe_Meehan

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gavros777 said:
thanks guys my brother put it in my car few days ago, should it be ok when i change it tomorrow?, he claims to be an expert, time to kick his ass lol.
Yea, it would take it out tomorrow and hope it was no over oiled and did not do any damage.
 

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You'll be OK for the day or so that it's been in. The B4 (and A3) MAF were less sensitive to shorting from the oil and dirt the K&N (and other oiled media filters) pass, than were the MAF used on later cars.
 

gavros777

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96 passat b4v tdi
when i went to buy a normal airfilter they told me that even the paper air filters have some oil in them to keep the dust out, any thoughts on that?
 

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gavros777 said:
when i went to buy a normal airfilter they told me that even the paper air filters have some oil in them to keep the dust out, any thoughts on that?
Yes,
Buy your supplies somewhere else.:)

Bill
 

gavros777

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i bought 2 from otm646's link up above

it's kinda scary that if you don't pay attention in little things like air filters, it might cost you a good buck, thanks for the advices.
 
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