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Pro 5R replacement with the correct engine and housing
The aFe 30-10157 replaces the original airbox filter in the specified applications with five layers of factory-pre-oiled cotton gauze. The current manufacturer names Volkswagen Jetta / GTI MKV 2006–2008 2.0L turbo and reports up to 31% greater filter flow. Exact retailer tables separately identify the existing Audi A3 / A3 Quattro / TT, Eos and Passat applications. The original 2009 rows extend beyond the current headline and retain an engine/housing qualification during the production transition; they are not permission to use this element in every later TSI airbox. The existing 2013 Golf TDI row appears in an exact CarParts engine table and O’Reilly catalog but lies outside the manufacturer’s current MKV gasoline scope. It is retained as an unresolved exact-housing source qualification, not silently certified or dismissed as contamination. Match the original element and engine configuration; related VW filters with similar names are not interchangeable merely because both engines are 2.0L.
Key Features
- Five layers of progressively finer oiled cotton gauze.
- Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media.
- Rounded open pleats provide usable filter area and dust-holding capacity.
- Full polyurethane perimeter frame and progressive bump seal.
- The manufacturer advertises up to 31% greater filter flow than stock. That is not a 31% engine-power gain.
Fitment
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta / GTI MKV | 2006–2008 current manufacturer 2.0L turbo family; existing named rows remain individually bounded |
| Audi A3 / A3 Quattro / TT | Existing exact retailer named years retained with actual engine and original housing |
| Volkswagen Eos / Passat | Existing individual retailer years retained; verify production transition and original element |
| 2009 transition | Later retailer rows are separately qualified; no all-TSI or later-generation approval |
| 2013 Golf TDI source qualification | Exact retailer-positive existing row retained pending manufacturer/housing resolution, not broad diesel interchange |
30-10157: verify the exact engine, original element and housing. Model or trim names alone do not establish all-engine interchangeability.
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30-10157 |
| Media | Pro 5R; five layers of pre-oiled cotton gauze |
| Configuration | One OE-replacement air-filter element; original housing retained |
| Pleat description | Rounded open pleats; no unverified overall dimensions |
| Frame / seal | Polyurethane perimeter frame; progressive bump seal |
| Service | Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media. |
| Flow statement | The manufacturer advertises up to 31% greater filter flow than stock. That is not a 31% engine-power gain. |
| Emissions | Exact manufacturer page states this filter does not require a CARB EO number; other modifications are not certified by that statement |
What's Included
- One Pro 5R OE-replacement air-filter element.
- No complete airbox, intake tube, sensor, separate coupler kit or filter-service supplies are documented as included.
About aFe Power
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
Related Parts
- Browse aFe Power filter configurations; compare the exact original housing and engine.
- Manufacturer filter-media maintenance guidance; follow the Pro 5R cleaning and oiling routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 30-10157?One Pro 5R OE-replacement air-filter element for the verified housing and engine application described here; this is not a complete intake system.
Which application should I verify?The current manufacturer names Volkswagen Jetta / GTI MKV 2006–2008 2.0L turbo and reports up to 31% greater filter flow. Exact retailer tables separately identify the existing Audi A3 / A3 Quattro / TT, Eos and Passat applications. The original 2009 rows extend beyond the current headline and retain an engine/housing qualification during the production transition; they are not permission to use this element in every later TSI airbox. The existing 2013 Golf TDI row appears in an exact CarParts engine table and O’Reilly catalog but lies outside the manufacturer’s current MKV gasoline scope. It is retained as an unresolved exact-housing source qualification, not silently certified or dismissed as contamination. Match the original element and engine configuration; related VW filters with similar names are not interchangeable merely because both engines are 2.0L.
Is the Pro 5R media oiled?Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media.
Does the flow percentage guarantee more engine power?The manufacturer advertises up to 31% greater filter flow than stock. That is not a 31% engine-power gain.
How does this filter seal?Its progressive bump seal and full polyurethane perimeter frame conform to the original housing. The manufacturer says separate filter gaskets or sealants are not required; the existing housing must still close and secure correctly.
Are a hose coupler and cleaning kit supplied?The exact listing identifies an OE-replacement filter. A generic Coupler Included field does not establish a separate hose package; no airbox, tube, sensor, cleaner or oil bottle is documented as supplied.
Does the 2013 Golf TDI row have the same proof as the MKV gasoline headline?No. It has exact retailer catalog entries but is outside the current manufacturer family scope. That existing row remains an explicit housing/source hold; the shared 2.0L designation alone does not resolve the different filter interface.
When should I clean and re-oil it?Inspect according to actual dust exposure and restriction. Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media. Use low-pressure rinse from the clean side toward the dirty side, let the element dry naturally and allow the specified oil to wick before reinstalling. Do not use heat, compressed air or excess oil. Do not treat an older general-care mileage example as a guaranteed interval for every vehicle or environment.
Installation Instructions
- Read the exact manufacturer product information for 30-10157 and the original vehicle airbox service procedure.
- With the engine off and cool, compare the new filter and original element, including the sealing interface. Resolve an engine or housing mismatch before installation.
- Open the original housing according to its service procedure, remove the old element and keep debris out of the clean intake path. Clean the housing seat.
- Seat the polyurethane frame evenly without folding the bump seal or adding sealant. Close and secure the original housing and inspect all its attachments.
- Washable and reusable oiled cotton media. Use aFe POWER CLEANER and the specified blue air-filter oil; this is not oil-free Pro DRY S media.
No vehicle-specific installation PDF or numeric airbox torque is linked on this exact manufacturer page. Follow the original housing service procedure and the correct oiled Pro 5R maintenance directions. Read the manufacturer media maintenance guidance.
30-10157: verify the original filter interface before operation.
California Proposition 65 Warning
- This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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