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Old 05-12-2009, 06:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
binarycortex
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new beetle - '98 Volkswagen Beetle GLS
90 day: 32.98 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw View Post
I wish it was that easy for me: My air filter is way behind the engine. To get to it from the top, you have to take apart almost everything in the engine. You can get at it from below, but that requires removing the engine
I'm planning to move it up front, giving better access and a shorter intake air route with less bends. This will let me clean the filter more often.
I wonder what car companies say about vacuuming your filter?
Sounds like a Volkswagen New Beetle except for the getting at it from below part. Its the box connected to the tube in the upper right corner, and yes its under the body work. Also on the 1998 model you cant get a screwdriver straight down on to some of the screws that hold the top on because they are under the body work that is towards the rear of the car. Im not sure what year this beetle is but its close.
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