Service parts. Whats the difference?

[Jaywoo-GTI]

My car goes into VW on friday for a lube service. It is ment to have the pollen filter and air filter changed at the same time but seein as i have a uprated panel filter i decided againt spending the extra 90 pounds and do the pollen filter myself.

But on futher investigation they do a pollen filter and a carbon filter do i need both or just one as the look the same?

[bacillus]

You just need one. IMO the carbon one is the one to get as it absorbs odours.

[182_blue]

Are they in the same location ?, and how much ?, if there not alot of money just change both IMO

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Are they in the same location ?, and how much ?, if there not alot of money just change both IMO

Thats the thing i dont know if they are both the samr filter or i need to replace both? If so where do the go?

[TomB]

Carbon filters are just uprated pollen filters.  You don't need both.

The carbon in the filter catches odours, for the extra few quid its well worth it.

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Cheers tom, Pretty much what it thought but thought i better check before ordering.

[TomB]

No worries!

I recommend Mann filters, they're OE on loads of cars and they come with fitting instructions.  The part number is CUK2939/1 for RHD cars.

[Eccie]

what is the part number for a carbon pollen filter and approx cost?

Would you buy from dealer or can you recomend a good supplier?

[TomB]

Use the Mann number above, and go to a motor factor/car parts shop like Euro Car Parts, Central Auto Supplies, Partco, etc etc.  They may not sell Mann but they will supply you a version of it (and you probably won't get fitting instructions).  If you want a carbon/charcoal one, make sure they supply you one.

They're normally around £10, the genuine one will be a few quid more.