What is the best air filter for my car?

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I have a 2003 jetta. Even if I get a paper air filter, does brand really matter?

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There are three basic types of air filters: Pleated paper, oiled foam and oiled gauze.

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Paper flows extremely well when new, but drops off quickly as it becomes dirtier and dirtier because it has almost no depth. Paper usually cannot be cleaned and is expensive to replace for the life of the vehicle. Everyone like Fram, Wix and STP make paper air filters.

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Foam flows about as well as paper, but because it has depth, it can hold more dirt between washing and re-oiling. It's economical because it can be washed with detergent, dried and re-oiled over and over again. Amsoil and Uni make foam filters.

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Gauze flows extremely well - better than paper or foam, but is usually less effective at trapping particulates, allowing smaller particles to enter your engine causing premature wear. Gauze can also be washed, re-oiled and re-used over and over again. K&N typically makes gauze filters.

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The brand of paper filter is not extremely important since it will have to be changed frequently anyway and most if not all meet manufacturer standards for quality.

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If your goal is high performance, then the K&N gauze filter is the way to go. However if your goal is longevity, then the foam filter is the way to go. The paper is easiest (simply throw it away) but is less economical in the long run.

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definitely matters, better air filters will allow more air through, letting the engine breathe. Fram is a good filter, and if you want to drop the money for top of the line, one that you won't have to replace, K&N filters are the best.

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If you want the best get the best. Don't mess with paper filters.

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No the brand does not really matter. If your interested in adding gas mileage you can purchase a K & N air filter. Any parts store, like Auto Zone can order for you.

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