K&N Cartridge Filters

[BTLew81]

2012 Jetta 2.5. PS-7010 is the filter in question. Decent? Price is attractive and my OCI is no more than 7.5k. So, just looking for a good combo of price and performance. Input is appreciated.

 

[dparm]

Probably not made by K&N -- relabeled. Likely a Hengst.

 

[Ayrton]

Originally Posted By: BTLew81
2012 Jetta 2.5. PS-7010 is the filter in question. Decent? Price is attractive and my OCI is no more than 7.5k. So, just looking for a good combo of price and performance. Input is appreciated.


It's probably good, what price did it find it for? I agree that it is probably made by Hengst or Mann.

The Mann product would also be good, probably around $10 on Amazon.

 

[BTLew81]

AAP...not in stock, but they claim they are like $4...I may just order a few, as I have not found them near that price anywhere.

 

[daves87rs]

4 bucks?

 

[BTLew81]

Mistyped....$8. Still...I think that's a good price for what seems to be a good filter.

 

[HTSS_TR]

K&N Cartridge Filter for my E430 looks exactly like Mann, but they are more expensive.

 

[bigjl]

I have never had any problem with Hengst filters. Not sure if it applies to all their filters but the one I have for the Pathfinder comes in a rather nice satin finish, and I prefer that to the white of the K&N filters.

If the K&N is a Hengst or Mann it is a good quality filter no doubt about it.

Especially as most of their products are made in Germany, though some Hengst are made in Turkey.

 

[cp3]

The K&N I used in my Ecotec was made in Spain. IRC most thought it resembled a Mann and they apparently have a plant their.

 

[kkreit01]

The whole point about buying a K&N oil filter, is the strong can, and "nut". Unless it's cheaper than others (Wix, OE, etc.), I wouldn't pick it. I thought about it when I had a 2.3L Ford, but K&N was much more expensive than others.