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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 07:28 AM
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Hi all just want to know if I use a K N air filter 33-3005 in my audi A3. Will it cause problem i just want to put a better stock air filter. Tks
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Should work just fine. I put one in and ive had no problems. When you open the air box you will see a black plastic grate (snow/dirt filter) under the air filter. With a little wiggling and upward pulling it should come out pretty easily. Many people, myself included have removed it as it is fairly restrictive.
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldswing
Should work just fine. I put one in and ive had no problems. When you open the air box you will see a black plastic grate (snow/dirt filter) under the air filter. With a little wiggling and upward pulling it should come out pretty easily. Many people, myself included have removed it as it is fairly restrictive.
any change
Did you notice any differance? If so what?

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any change
Did you notice any differance? If so what?

K&N
Throttle response and acceleration increased slightly, No appreciable difference in sound. Not sure about MPG as I don't usually keep track (I drive like a maniac most of the time anyway so it would be tough to tell).

But for $50 or so, I thought it was worth the upgrade.
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I agree Throttle response and acceleration increased slightly, good for the price of upgrade and dont void the waranty.
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