Mahle
Porsche Air Filter - Mahle LX261
911
Description
Details
- SKU:
- MAH-LX261
- FCP Euro ID:
- 27230
- GTIN / UPC:
- 4009026026649
- Made in:
- Austria
- Quality:
- OE
OE Numbers
- 91111018502, 91111018501, 91111018500
MFG Numbers
- LX261
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.
Engine Air Filter Failure Symptoms- 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 Mahle
Mahle began in 1920 when pistons made of heavy gray cast iron were being used in internal combustion engines for automobiles and there was a need for a new design. The Mahle brothers countered this trend by producing light-alloy pistons at their small, newly established company however the technology was still finicky and problems come up frequently. They soon determined that they needed to come up with a solution to keep dirt and dust out of the engine so they eventually developed air and oil filters as well. Their perseverance paid off and the light-alloy pistons began to take over the market. Today, half of all automobiles produced worldwide contain MAHLE components. MAHLE offers an extensive range of parts for everyone including pistons, cylinder liners, piston ring sets, bearings, assemblies, valves, valve train components, and air, oil, fuel, and cabin air filters. Their catalog and online database of aftermarket engine components is an indispensable reference.
MAHLE Aftermarket is the world’s leading manufacturer of more than 100,000 OE and aftermarket parts, including MAHLE gaskets, engine bearings, turbochargers, thermostats, pistons and piston rings, valves, engine air and fluid filters, heavy-duty engine components, and rotating electric components such as starters, electric motors, and alternators.
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 614 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 614 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterRWD Targa 2.7L H6 614 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 614 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 614 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterRWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterRWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterRWD Coupe 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterRWD Targa 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 644 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterRWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterRWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterRWD Coupe 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterRWD Targa 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1974 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 634 Gas
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1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1975 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1975 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1976 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1976 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1976 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1976 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1977 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 2.7L H6 Gas
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1977 Porsche 911 S Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 2.7L H6 Gas
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1978 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1978 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1978 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterAutomatic RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1978 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1979 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1979 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1980 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1980 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1981 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1981 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1982 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1982 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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1983 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Convertible 3.0L H6 Gas
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1983 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Coupe 3.0L H6 Gas
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1983 Porsche 911 SC Engine Air FilterManual RWD Targa 3.0L H6 Gas
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