AEM28-20865 DryFlow Air Filter

***UPDATE 11/11/2022***Do not use any high performance air filters, cold air intakes, etc. on a Volkswagen TDI that still has its Diesel Particulate Filter. The filter will interfere with the DPF regen cycle leading to many attempted DPF regenerations that do not complete. This will kill your DPF much quicker. The TDI’s use intake airflow in their DPF regen cycle calculations and high flow filters mess with the measurements.Ask me how I know… 😐I won’t fault the filter for my vehicle requiring an OEM filter to function properly. I see no issues using this filter on a gasoline Jetta.********* ********* *********Original Review:Amazon says it doesn’t fit my 2013 Jetta TDI. Amazon is wrong.The AEM 28-20865 is much shorter than the OEM filter and doesn’t have the stupid cold weather snow screen on the bottom like the OEM. There is a noticeable increase to throttle response and overall performance compared to the restrictive OEM filter.The first tank on the new filter was refilled at 521.3 miles with 13.598 gallons for 38.34 mpg. The second tank was refilled at a personal best distance of 564.3 miles, with 13.853 gallons for 40.73 mpg. All miles were commuting to and from work.I have no reservation recommending this filter over the OEM.

Once you remove the snowtrap inside the OEM air box (which I felt was not needed in SoCal anyways), this filter will give you a deeper engine roar, turbo spool and DV intake noises.Did not keep if for long as I was given a Neuspeed P-Flo intake kit instead, but in retrospect I doubt there is real world difference between the two outside of the P-Flo being notably noisier. For the record, I got a DryFlow cone filter for my P-Flo too, as I did not want to deal with the oiled (and really old) filter it came with.Would purchase again if I had to return to the OEM airbox.

Purchased for a 2017 VW passat R-line. This dropped right in no issues. I can feel an increase in throttle response but haven't been able to gauge fuel economy. It's hard to monitor during the covid quarantine.

I was thinking about K&N air filter at first, but after searching online and read the reviews, I became interested in this brand since it does not use oil and is less expensive. After installed in my 2018 VW passat for a few days, I realized the performance was not as good as OEM filter at all. I did not feel any power difference, but the gas millage dropped at least 2-3 miles/gallon. I thought its design different from OEM filter should improve efficiency, but not the case. Probably only "reusable" is the advantage.

Not sure how much this has impacted my performance, but my 2009 Jetta TDI has more growl and I seem to have better throttle performance. I may get a new disposable filter just to compare, as this car was rather new to me when I installed this performance part.Generally recommended. I do know that perfomance air-intake devices are proven effective for about +5 horsepower. Plus, I do like the extra growl from my diesel monster.

Replaced OE filter on 2020 VW Passat. Definitely provides much improved throttle response. OE filter is more restrictive.

Filters air and you can wash it 👍

Installation was a bit hassle but that was on me. Get correct tools before doing it yourself. Anyways, I don't feel any much difference from the OEM air filter with the AEM air filter. I can only say I feel a little bit more response when pressing the gas pedal. I believe it's a great price for what the company is selling.

Works well

DOES NOT FIT AUDI TTS AS STATED BY AMAZON CAR INFORMATION..INCORRECT INFORMATION GIVEN FOR VEHICLES. RETURNED FOR REFUND

well made reusable air filter for sons 09 TSI GTI which is stage 1. boiling required, simple to clean but won't need it for at least 2 years. noticed increased throttle response and better sound vs stock

Works... will see how long it last

AEM makes a great product.