OEM Volkswagen Air Cleaner Assemblies Online

The air cleaner assembly in your Volkswagen vehicle is made up of two primary parts: an engine air filter and a housing. If you're driving an older model, you should be able to find it above or beside the carburetor. Otherwise, it should be above or beside the throttle body. What it does is help keep airborne contaminants from entering your engine cylinders. This helps keep those infiltrates from wearing out other engine parts.

Most air cleaner assemblies are comprised of either plastic or metal, and many have removable lids made of the same thing. One may also come with a duct dedicated solely to pulling in either cool or warm air. There are several types:

• Pleated paper air cleaner assemblies. These are designed for everyday driving, and they're ideal for most vehicles. Plus, they're not only easy to replace but also cost-effective.
• Foam air cleaner assemblies and cotton air cleaner assemblies. These are designed for sports cars and other performance vehicles. The foam-type uses oil-wetted polyurethane, and it's intended for motorsports applications. Plus, it's long-lasting. The cotton-type uses oiled cotton gauze. Both provide better airflow and have a high capacity for dirt collection.
• Oil bath air cleaner assemblies. These are composed of sumps that contain pools of oil, plus fiber, mesh, foam, or another coarse insert material. They're used for off-roading, as their capacities for air filtration are very high.

So, how long does one last? That depends on several factors. However, if you're trying to figure out when to replace one, the answer's every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, according to most owner's manuals recommendations. Check your own for more specific info. You can, of course, look for the signs of air cleaner assembly failure, too. They include:

• Warnings on the dashboard, e.g., a lit Check Engine light
• Ignition problems
• Unusual noises coming from the engine
• Worsening fuel economy

If you see any, inspect your air cleaner assembly. If it turns out that it needs changing, be sure to buy the genuine OEM article. VW makes them guaranteed to fit your car or SUV, after all. That's a promise that the aftermarket can't always make.

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