i read on the B6 forum about ppl that had put in a new K&N air filter in place of the stock cotton one. ppl had said that when they changed it they had an engine light that came on saying their MAF failed and the only way to replace this was to put the stock one back in. Has anybody had this experience with the B7 and if so if there anyway to buy and uprated MAF that will work with the new filter?

thanks

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2005.5 A4 2.0Tq 6speed

-Snub Mount
-Carbonio CAI
-Smoked side markers
-Smoked front bumper reflectors

It will only make the maf fail if there is too much oil on the filter then then gets sucked in by the turbo and ends up on the maf sensor. If installing a new K&N filter just make sure to dry it off to remove any extra oil that might be on it before installing it into the car.

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The Original 2 liter A4.

ok cool thanks... and by drying it do you mean just patting it down to get any excess oil off right, not giving it a thorough wipe down

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2005.5 A4 2.0Tq 6speed

-Snub Mount
-Carbonio CAI
-Smoked side markers
-Smoked front bumper reflectors

Yeah that will be fine.

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The Original 2 liter A4.

I have NEVER had any luck with these filters working without throwing the MAF sensor...this started years ago when I had a VR6 Jetta and after going to a local place to clear the codes several times...went back to the paper media. My indy said that it was pretty common in Audi/VW to have problems with the oil residue coming from the filters...even new filters from the box. Good luck with it and post what happens after you dry it well......

ya im waiting to get my new filter cuz the person i bought it from sent me the wrong one, so i will let you know how things go

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2005.5 A4 2.0Tq 6speed

-Snub Mount
-Carbonio CAI
-Smoked side markers
-Smoked front bumper reflectors

get an ITG filter man... there actually german made perfomance airfilters for the audi and vw

o really? how much did it cost you, and have you notice anything different after putting it in?

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2005.5 A4 2.0Tq 6speed

-Snub Mount
-Carbonio CAI
-Smoked side markers
-Smoked front bumper reflectors

You shouldn't have any problem with the K&N filter right out of the box. It's when you clean and re-oil it that you run the risk of too much oil and triggering the sensor. When you clean, just make sure not overdo the oil.

My buddy uses the ITG filters and swears by 'em. I'm thinking of making the switch to ITG when the next cleaning for my K&N is due. They're not any more expensive than the K&N. http://www.itgairfilters.com

To be honest, I can't tell if theirs any noticible difference vs. stock filter. Some cars to sound a little different with the better filter/air flow.

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2006 A4 2.0T
2003 Allroad 2.7T

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