OEM VW Air Filters

Your Volkswagen has two air filters - one for its engine and one for your cabin. They're both exceptionally important. What does each do, and how does each work? Engine air filters trap airborne particulate. Cabin air filters catch allergens. They use cotton, synthetic paper, or foam fibers specially pleated for optimal capture. If your VW didn't have either type of filter, those contaminants would start to accumulate. They'd cover engine parts like your throttle body's air intake, your fuel injectors, and your spark plugs, among others. They'd build up throughout your HVAC system, too. When they did, they'd start to wear out those parts and systems fast.

Common Air Filter Problems

Unfortunately, even the high-quality OEM air filters Volkswagen makes don't last forever. If they don't otherwise decay with age, they clog. When they get too congested, more trouble results - everything from increased emissions, lower gas mileage, and engine stress to engine misfires and heater and air conditioning malfunctions. The best way to prevent this is to change your air filters regularly. So, when exactly should you replace them? Consult the filter maintenance schedule in your owner's manual. You usually do it about every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. Look for the signs it's time. They include a Check Engine light, dirty and degraded fibers, strange engine noise, bad cabin odors, and excessive exhaust smoke. If you see those symptoms, it's probably time to buy new air filters.

Order Genuine VW Air Filters Online

When it's time for a replacement, be sure to order genuine. Air filters from Volkswagen OEM Parts Online will fit your model best. You can get them right here online at our auto parts store. Buy today or contact us for more information!