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1979 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L L4 Gas Air Filter
- REUSABLE K&N FILTER SAVES YOU MONEY: A K&N washable, reusable air filter will save you up to $125 vs. purchasing multiple disposable filters (compared to MSRP in USD of corresponding OE filters for 200,000 miles of highway driving)
- CLEAN ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS: Engine air filter only needs cleaning every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions (5 years based on the average miles driven per year of 15,000 miles)
- RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: K&N Air Filters are manufactured with durable, premium materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to last a lifetime
- REDUCES WASTE: Over 200 million disposable air filters and their packaging waste wind up in landfills each year- reusable filters help reduce waste in our landfills
- ENGINEERED POWER: State-of-the-art air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration as well as improve overall engine performance
- EASY INSTALLATION: K&N Air Filters are pre-oiled and ready to drop into your factory air box- they are one of the easiest and most cost-effective vehicle upgrades for quick performance gains
- 4 LAYERS OF PROTECTION: Multiple layers of premium cotton gauze treated with a specially-designed tacking agent work together to create an intricate mesh of engine filter media that is designed to block and trap harmful contaminants
- ULTIMATE LONGEVITY: No-hassle lifetime limited warranty on stock replacement K&N air filters- limitations apply
Air Filter Shape | Panel |
Air Filter Material | Cotton Gauze |
Washable | Yes |
Height | 1.625 in (41 mm) |
Outside Length | 10.625 in (270 mm) |
Outside Width | 5 in (127 mm) |
Package Contents | 1 Air Filter |
Package Quantity | 1 |
Warranty | No-Hassle Lifetime Limited |
Product Style | Panel Air Filter |
Top Style | Open |
Weight | 1 lb (0.4 kg) |
Filter Re-Oiling Amount | 1.02 oz (30 ml) |
Product Box Height | 1.75 in (44 mm) |
Product Box Length | 11.25 in (286 mm) |
Product Box Width | 8.75 in (222 mm) |
Filter Line | High-Flow |
Inner Wire | No |
Overall Filter Efficiency | Up To 99% Efficiency |
Easy Moderate Advanced
Screwdriver
5-10 Minutes
Installation PDF
Installation Instruction Sheet- Designed to increase horsepower and acceleration
- Hundreds of sizes and shapes for most applications
- High air flow with excellent filtration
- Clamp-on washable and reusable air filter
- Malleable flanges
- One year limited warranty
Air Filter Shape | Oval |
Air Filter Material | Cotton Gauze |
Flange Inside Diameter | 2.063 in (52 mm) |
Flange Length | 0.875 in (22 mm) |
Flange Offset | 0.5 in (13 mm) |
Flange Type | Offset |
Height | 2 in (51 mm) |
Outside Length | 7 in (178 mm) |
Outside Width | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Top Style | Rubber |
Top Material | Rubber |
Flanges | 1 |
Package Contents | 1 Air Filter |
Package Quantity | 1 |
Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
Washable | Yes |
Product Style | Oval Straight Universal Air Filter |
Weight | 1.3 lb (0.6 kg) |
Filter Re-Oiling Amount | 0.34 oz (10 ml) |
Product Box Height | 7.25 in (184 mm) |
Product Box Length | 4.63 in (117 mm) |
Product Box Width | 4.63 in (117 mm) |
Filter Line | High-Flow |
Footnote 1 | Base Has 1/4" Vent |
Overall Filter Efficiency | Up To 99% Efficiency |
Easy Moderate Advanced
Screwdriver
5-10 Minutes