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  1. Got supplied the wrong oil filter

    Just thought id start a thread to have a rant about euro car parts and their ignorant employees. I planned on doing an oil and filter change after breaking in the engine fully, so id done about 2000miles. Didnt want to take it to the dealership because of the cost and its not a difficult job...
  2. gaffer1986

    Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

    More of a rant than a question Why does my 1.6 TDI CR have a DPF? My reasoning against is below: 1. A DPF does not reduce the CO2 emissions so the Road Fund Licence (Tax) would be the same without it. 2. I do mainly urban driving so the DPF seems to be regenerating 10% of the time i am...
  3. Pipercross Panel Air Filter

    Hey guys, I've been offered a fairly cheap second hand Pipercross Panel filter for my 1.4, its done about 1000 miles with it, so not a huge amount and hes asking for £15 for it. Is it worth it? I know it won't provide any noticeable performance gains but will it provide a little more noise...
  4. Cleaning my Air Filter

    Not sure if this is the right place for this post, but I couldn't find anywhere better. Basically, I've just cleaned my cone air filter and so I need to re-oil it. I was just wondering what oil people use (And where they get it)? Some people suggest WD40? I bought some K&N air filter...
  5. swoosh225

    Best panel air filter for LCR

    Hi people i am thinking of removing my BMC cda filter.Have read they are restrictive.Whats the best panel filter out there for the money :confused:,Ive already smoothed my air box in advance.:D Thanks in advance.:)
  6. SalSheikh

    Twin Air Filter kit

    guys, just seen this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIVERSAL-DUAL-TWIN-INTAKE-AIR-INDUCTION-FILTER-KIT_W0QQitemZ160385742782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2557bc37be would it be any good or a waste of money?
  7. itfben

    Good filter and oil for oil change (service)?

    just wonderign if there are best filters than other and im pretty sure you can get better quality oils from what iv herd so any addvice for my service?
  8. Calyx

    Fuel Filter PD150...

    Well changed my fuel filter this morning. Clamped the lines, removed them, filled new filter with diesel and changd the o rings on the black thing on the other lines. Put new filter in, put lines on and unclamped. Cranked engine and now it leaks :/. WTF? Lol any ideas anyone? Thanks.
  9. Green Cotton Panel Filter

    Hi Guys I know this has been covered alot and i did use the search tool but i couldnt find the answer i was looking for. Does anyone know best price i can get for a Green Cotton panel filter for a Seat Ibiza Cupra TDI 55 plate or a website i can use to order? Thanks in advance
  10. ivo098

    Cone air filter heat shield with FMIC?

    I was wondering is there a point of installing heat shiled for my air intake (Apexi cone filter) as I have FMIC? It's logical the the air anyway is going to be cooled down by the bigger intercooler.
  11. Dave217

    air filter fitting

    my friend has given me a universal K&N air filter but it has a curved pipe with it, anybody know where i can get a straight pipe to connect it up or know where i can buy another type of pipe to connect it been to a few shops and they say they dont sell them seperate, but there must be...
  12. heatfan8

    Leon 110tdi fuel filter replacement

    Hi all. I have searched and searched and can't find info on changing the fuel filter on a 110 tdi mk1 leon. Anyone done it? If so....HOW!!
  13. matfennell

    air filter help

    Hey i really need someone to find me an air filter and explain how to fit to a mk4 52 plate ibiza. dont want to spend anymore than £40 but its confusing the hell out of me please send me some links and give me some help on fitment thanks matt
  14. evo2345

    panel filter for fr tdi

    Looking to get a panel filter for my FR TDi 170, I can see pipercross, K+N, And jetex do one but green filters dont list one for the tdi? whats the most poular? and am i likely to see much gain? my car currently have cc remap, dpf delete, miltek downpipe and 3inch jetex exhaust system.
  15. m0sch

    jetex cone filter for s3 air flow meter part number ?

    Hello sorry I'm at work so quite restricted does anyone know this part number and a good distributor I could ring as can't really use web at the moment Iv just ordered my air flow meter but everyone asks for the engine code for the filter
  16. Oil filter

    Picked up the part from GSF and it doesn't look at all like the oil filters on the other cars I have/had. How does one replace the thing? UTA
  17. Fuel filter

    Just a quick question, anyone know where the fuel filter is on the leon cupra r, i was giving it a service today ... started raining too much so if anyone can let me know will be sorting it tomorrow. Cheer scott
  18. K&N 57i induction Kit or K&N Panel filter?????

    Hi All I have a 54 reg Seat Leon FR 150 that has been remapped, it also has a stainless steel exhaust. Anyway when I bought the car it came with a K&N panel filter but I decided to change it to K&N 57i induction kit. Since then I've noticed that the exhaust seems to whistle more as soon...
  19. tommy_a

    K&N/GREEN COTTON/OTHER panel filter ??

    Ive been looking at all the intakes that you guys have got, and to be honest im totally put off as you have to loose the engine cover (takes away the OEM look). Plus as my previous car was running TB's and had no sound-deadening i want to keep my Cupra nice and quiet for a change. (so that defo...
  20. Orignal Composet Filter location

    Dear All, I own a Mk2 Ibiza from 1998 I am changing the orinal composet with a new 3way set, (without tweater). I cannot find the location of the filter which seperates the high and low tones. Does anyone know where and how to get to the orignal filter, such that i can get it out of the...