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Old 10-18-2005, 06:10 AM
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Need to change air and cabin air filter... Does brand really matter that much?
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Default OEM.
get the passat air filter.
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Old 10-18-2005, 06:18 AM
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Default Ya, I had to go with OEM because an a/m one from Advance Auto Parts didn't work
although it was a direct fit according to their catalog.
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I've used Purolator from Advance Auto parts and that fit fine. What's a/m?
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Thanks. But Passat for engine air? Why?
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Default aftermarket. But you know, in addition to a non-fit issue, pricing
was almost identical (sub-$20) anyway, so I didn't try too hard. Just returned it to Advance and got OEM. Don't think they gave me the wrong one as they double-checked and confirmed the P/N.
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Default get it and you'll find out. =)
well...the fins on the filter itself are separated by rails. I can't really explain it.

let's just say that you can not bend the passat air filter like the A4 one from the factory.
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Default i got one at pep boys
no issues installing it at all.
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... and just to clairfy, this is regarding the cabin filter, not the engine one.
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oh ok. I've looked for Purolator cabin filters at Advance Auto, but never in stock
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