This is an old thread but it amazes me how long the VW maintenance intervals are for air filter and cam belt. Air filter change after 6 yrs/ 60k is ridiculous. I know they want to reduce servicing costs but surely this is detrimental to engine performance and emissions. Air filters look dirty after 20k! Maybe I am out of touch with modern engine designs, but it doesn’t feel right.
Rant over!
I thought air filters were at 4 years or 40k? Pretty sure mine was changed at the last service (4 years). I changed mine at 2 years for good measure (about 15k miles) as agreed, 4 or 6 years is too long (in my mind).
I agree, at 15,000 miles mine is showing dust. It's also a 5 minute job to change, and the improved airflow for performance and MPG should make it a cost effective change too.
However, looking on Ebay, the Mk7 GTI air filters there are all about £35 quid! How much is a standard vw air filter, either from VW or online? Does anyone know roughly? I'd have guessed at about £15!
Many thanks.