Replacement Panel Filters - Will is screw my MAF sensor

[bonesfrench]

Hello all,

I am looking at a replacement panel filter for my Leon FR+ TDI 150, I have read a few threads that say some of the filters are a bit to oily when they are new and can potentially screw up the MAF sensor.

Is this a seriuos concern, whats the likelyhood of an issue? I have heard the Green Cotton filter is the least oily, so presumably thats the one to go for?

Any advice would be great, I hate knowing that an upgrade can potentially cause problems!

Cheers,

 

[leonbtcc140]

Pipercross and Green Cotton are the only 2 that I would use. I have used both off them for many years now and have never had a problem with my MAF.
I have been using a Pirercross in my Leon for 10000 miles without any problems.

 

[dannyFR+tdi]

Got a K&N on mine with no problems

 

[Danny_FR]

Got a Pipercross panel filter on mine, been there for just over 20k miles and no problem at all. Just make sure you don't over oil it when you come to cleaning it and you'll be fine!

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

The new generation of pipercross panel filters require no oiling.

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

just bought a green cotton one , need to change the timing belt now as im on 60k, so havent really had the chance to check it out

 

[strugers1]

i had a k&n on mine and when i went to get a remap i got a big flat spot where my maf sensor was full of oil!!so i had my remap one with a dodgy maf!! i would get a green gotton as i have had2 and i love them

 

[jonjay]

Dont think anyone has had problems with green cotton filter.

Got pipercross in mind, fancied a change from Green for some reason.

 

[strugers1]

the change was obviously cos you wanted to save me money on buying a new green cotton lol

 

[jonjay]

haha maybe

 

[Pacey]

i have took my filter box out and replaced it with a cone filter any advice??? does it help or hinder????

 

[sssstew]

thats just going to hinder as its going to be pulling in hot air from the engine bay.

 

[Pacey]

Cheers 4 that will sort it out

 

[Husbandofstinky]

thats just going to hinder as its going to be pulling in hot air from the engine bay.

A very reserved response sssstew! Not quite Aussied yet.

 

[AndrewJB]

just fitted a green cotton filter to my 1.4tdi ibiza no problems

 

[Pacey]

what ya mean Husbandofstinky????

 

[sssstew]

A very reserved response sssstew! Not quite Aussied yet.

its the relaxed no worries attitude

 

[Pacey]

lol kk put me old box back in now anyway and gunna order a new pannle filter

 

[Pacey]

does any 1 know the best place to but a new up-rated filter from???

cheers

 

[dirtysac]

Green panel in mine, with modded boxed works a treat.