VW Air Filter - Hengst 1K0129620B

Product Information

An engine air filter is a critical component of a vehicle's intake system, allowing clean fresh outside air to enter the combustion chamber and prevent dust, dirt, and other contaminants from entering the engine. Your engine's air filter sits within the air intake box and traps particles as air flows into the engine. This ensures that only clean air reaches the combustion chamber, which provides optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.

• Clogging: Over time, your air filter can become clogged with dirt, dust, and debris, reducing the amount of fresh air that reaches the engine. This can lead to poor engine performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and increased emissions.
• Moisture Contamination: Exposure to excessive moisture, whether from driving in heavy rain or through water, can cause the air filter to become saturated. A wet filter can restrict airflow, further deteriorate over time, and lead to potential engine damage.
• Age: Over time, the materials in the air filter can degrade, losing their ability to filter out contaminants effectively. An old air filter may become brittle and prone to tearing. It is recommended to inspect your engine air filter every 15 - 30,000 miles
• Decreased Fuel Efficiency: When the air filter is blocked, the engine struggles to get the proper air-fuel mixture, causing it to burn more fuel to compensate, resulting in reduced fuel efficiency and reduced performance
• Misfire: Inadequate airflow can lead to incomplete combustion, causing the engine to misfire, which might cause hesitation or weak power build-up under load.

About Hengst

Hengst Filtration is a family-owned company founded in Münster, Westphalia, in 1958. With more than 3,600 employees at 25 locations worldwide, Hengst develops innovative solutions in filtration and fluid management.

Hengst supplies technologically leading filtration systems in the fields of plant and mechanical engineering, industrial filtration, hydraulics, Life Science, and Health Care. Hengst's customized solutions are used in medical cleanrooms, air conditioning systems, cleaning equipment, industrial plants, power tools, and robots. Hengst is also a series supplier to the international vehicle and engine industry and a development partner for sustainable drive and mobility concepts.

Hengst Filtration thus makes future-oriented technologies possible in all industries worldwide. The Hengst brand has stood for top quality in filtration for 65 years. Initially known as "H-Filter for oil, fuel, and air", we have been developing and manufacturing filtration and fluid management solutions for renowned automotive and engine manufacturers since the very beginning. Hengst is now a recognized brand for many areas of application in the automotive industry.

Hengst develops innovative solutions for well-known manufacturers and therefore also stands for OEM quality in the service parts sector. This means you can rely on Hengst solutions for the entire life of the product.