Air filter replacing query

[Tao]

Hi Guys,
Today I just bought a new VW air filter, as trying to improve the fuel consumptions. After it replaced, I can feel quicker responce in acceleration and even in engine speedometer increased from normal 800 to 850 rpm. Is this normal, as clean air filter allowing more fresh air into engine? Or I need a computer hooked up to check the engine status, just in case in-correct installation?
Thanks.

Tao

[FknDubbin]

Get the throttle body adapties reset if your worried. other than that i wouldnt worry.

[balkanac]

your old filter nust have been very dirty (assuming the new filter is a standard paper one). I wouldnt worry about it. If you take the filter out completely it would go even better, but dont do it The car breathes better with the new filter

[Rapido]

Funny enough I have done a couple of runs without the filter in.
You can hear more air been sucked in and the stock diverter valve is way louder.

A new filter will definetely give you a better response - I would suggest the K&N panel air filter - lifetime warranty as well.

[balkanac]

If you go for K&N make sure its far from the MAF sensor. I had an aftermarket POD for about 2 months and it blew the MAF. Apperently it doesn't like the oil that is on it

[Rapido]

Well.. the aftermarket K&n panel filter just sits in the stock air box. So either way, its in the same position as the stock panel filter.

[Tao]

ok guys,
thanks for the input.
I will make sure next time when I replace the air filter, use a K&N instead of the VW one. It seems nothing to worry about. My concern came from the fussy filter box, not as easy &simple to install as my camry clips install. I just worried error installation may cause problem rather than improve the performance.
I will keep an eye on the fuel consumption anyway, thanks guys for the support again.

Cheers,
tao

[nkoulban]

Dont use air filters that use oil. I did and it blew my MAF. Go with the stock units.

[HOLEIN1]

Dont use air filters that use oil. I did and it blew my MAF. Go with the stock units.

is this due to over oiling the filter element?

getting my filter replaced in my major service next week and was going to get a K&N, but now im not so sure....

[h100vw]

The oil in the filter can contaminate the element in the MAF. They can still fail with a paper filter so it's just more likely with an aftermarket filter. I have fitted a green cotton one to my Audi and if the MAF dies, I'll fit a new one.

Gavin

[HOLEIN1]

heres a link with some more information, generally points to oiled filters posing no harm to our poor MAF sensors, although i highly doubt that K&N would make such an effort with test results saying that their filters are crap...

interesting though...

http://www.knfilters.com/MAF/massair.htm

[Blitzen]

heres a link with some more information, generally points to oiled filters posing no harm to our poor MAF sensors, although i highly doubt that K&N would make such an effort with test results saying that their filters are crap...

interesting though...

http://www.knfilters.com/MAF/massair.htm

That really is K&N putting their money where their mouth is. I wonder if this would hold up over here...?
I never had a problem with my last cars MAF and the oiled filter I used (a BMC panel replacement filter), and I tended to over oil it.

[moniker]

Really K&N units are not worth it in my opinion - the stock unit is pretty large and I doubt any restriction to flow.

I've had a K&N on a turbo car and for the cost the gain is nil or close to nil.

YMMV.

Keith

[Tao]

Really K&N units are not worth it in my opinion - the stock unit is pretty large and I doubt any restriction to flow.

I've had a K&N on a turbo car and for the cost the gain is nil or close to nil.

YMMV.

Keith

you may put money on petrol along with it?

[balkanac]

My K&N filter is at the end of the CAI, all the way down in the front bumper. I had it for at least 6 months and i haven't had a problem yet. so they could be right
All i know is that i will be keeping my filter coz it works great for me