What have you done with your Polo so far (and today)

[nomadx38]

Actually on the topic of the most recent recall the mineral oil change recall only effects 2013 models. "Apparently" 2009-2011 models effected by the 35c1 campaign get the new oil as part of the campaign which is news to me becuase from everybody I have talked to about the recall they say its mech and TCU update. That's it...hmm sounds like more VW spin to me.

Not to mention what happenes to 2012 models - they are either perfect OR they just want this group of owners to suffer big time...

[Lucas_R]

Theres no details comparing the flow to the stock paper filter in this test Brad - although i would be surprised to see if a stock paper filter could out flow something like a K&N etc.

Regarding the quality of filtering on the aftermarket filters - although some performed poorly and others much better, i really doubt either would be detrimental on a street driven vehicle (providing they are cleaned/maintained as necessary). On a vehicle that is driven on dirt roads or very congested cities then perhaps yes, but in most areas of suburban Australia, i doubt it.

Lucas, How did all those filters compare with an equivalent surface area OEM paper filter? Until you have that as a baseline the other filters flow rates & filtering capacity can only be compared amongst themselves. ie: The K&N might filter the best but if that's 20% worse than an OEM paper filter then the decrease in filtering might be unacceptable to many people.

[brad]

I totally disagree.

I've seen actual tests where for the same level of particulate filtering a paper filter of the same dimensions as aftermarket filters flowed better or equal. The aftermarkets gained airflow at the expense of particulate filtering.

Any test needs a baseline otherwise you don't know what the improvement is. Nowhere in that test does it tell you what the improvement is over a stock filter, just how they compare to their peers.

I have used foam (pipercross & finer filter) before, so it's not that I've never tried them.

Plenty of crap is ingested running around the suburbs.

My personal choice is to run OEM paper & change more often unless the cost of the filter is crazy money.

Either way, it's more info for people to make an informed choice

[amazeer]

Theres no details comparing the flow to the stock paper filter in this test Brad - although i would be surprised to see if a stock paper filter could out flow something like a K&N etc.

Regarding the quality of filtering on the aftermarket filters - although some performed poorly and others much better, i really doubt either would be detrimental on a street driven vehicle (providing they are cleaned/maintained as necessary). On a vehicle that is driven on dirt roads or very congested cities then perhaps yes, but in most areas of suburban Australia, i doubt it.

I would think the poorer performing the filter the less you would have to clean it... its not getting as dirty because the fine bits are going straight through.

The fine bits are going to go through a filter easier when it is brand new and 100% clean than when it is blocked with coarser dust.

[Lucas_R]

From what i have read about stock OEM paper/fibre type filters, they flow quite well when new (clean) but once they start getting dirty, the flow decreases.

[gavs]

Actually on the topic of the most recent recall the mineral oil change recall only effects 2013 models. "Apparently" 2009-2011 models effected by the 35c1 campaign get the new oil as part of the campaign which is news to me becuase from everybody I have talked to about the recall they say its mech and TCU update. That's it...hmm sounds like more VW spin to me.

Not to mention what happenes to 2012 models - they are either perfect OR they just want this group of owners to suffer big time...

When the mechatronics unit gets removed, the gear oil drains out being that the mechatronics unit IS the front of the gearbox. They now just vacuum out the oil synthetic stuff and refill with the mineral oil. What a joke.

[fuzion]

I totally disagree.

I've seen actual tests where for the same level of particulate filtering a paper filter of the same dimensions as aftermarket filters flowed better or equal. The aftermarkets gained airflow at the expense of particulate filtering.

Any test needs a baseline otherwise you don't know what the improvement is. Nowhere in that test does it tell you what the improvement is over a stock filter, just how they compare to their peers.

I have used foam (pipercross & finer filter) before, so it's not that I've never tried them.

Plenty of crap is ingested running around the suburbs.

My personal choice is to run OEM paper & change more often unless the cost of the filter is crazy money.

Either way, it's more info for people to make an informed choice

You are right though, and there are actual tests on Vortex that show the differences from some time ago now.

AEM, Pipercross and other type of paper filters work very efficiently and well and some cases better than the others and as mentioned provide more filtration.

I do run a k&n now but i do need a lot more air coming through lol. And AEM had no stock of the filter i needed, hopefully next time.

[TorqueSteer]

Those red led got no problem for the warning on dash?

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Yeah I have the warning on my dash but . It doesn't bother me I'm changing the head lights soon anyways .

[POW]

I got a pair of Philips led Parker would that give me warning in dash too?

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[brad]

From what i have read about stock OEM paper/fibre type filters, they flow quite well when new (clean) but once they start getting dirty, the flow decreases.

That is the case with all types of filter material. The idea is to have a filter that can be (pulls figure out of rectum) 40% blocked & still flow sufficient CFM to feed the engine.

As I said, I prefer to stick with paper & change more often. I doubt this is the only solution to getting good filtering & sufficient airflow.

[MrDeathLad]

Ordered bolts for the new wheels. Parents bought them as a Christmas present, hopefully I don't have to wait that long before I actually get them. Now to find some cheapish centre caps... Getting so close.... Can almost taste the jelly... And really, you all will be...

[readerr0r]

Ordered bolts for the new wheels. Parents bought them as a Christmas present, hopefully I don't have to wait that long before I actually get them. Now to find some cheapish centre caps... Getting so close.... Can almost taste the jelly... And really, you all will be...

Are they ED35 reps? Thats was I was going to do before the Polo departed

[MrDeathLad]

Are they ED35 reps? Thats was I was going to do before the Polo departed

nope, although almost picked up a genuine set before they got sold and sent to w.a.... the Watkins Glen are a gorgeous wheel too...

[TorqueSteer]

I got a pair of Philips led Parker would that give me warning in dash too?

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Sorry for late reply
Yeah it could man not curtain though .
I think once you take it out and change it for anything it comes onn...

[Lemonskin]

Got new wheels & tyres - up fromthe standard 17" Denvers to 18" Lenso GF7 wheels and Bridgestone Potenza RE002 tyres - done by Tempe Tyres

(apologies for the crap quality pics!)