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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS VW Beetle 98-11 Golf/Jetta/GTI 00-06 aFe AFE31-10016
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aFe MagnumFLOW Air Filters OER PDS A/F PDS VW Beetle 98-11 Golf/Jetta/GTI 00-06

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$ 76.00

Pro DRY S replacement with the correct engine and housing

The aFe 31-10016 replaces the original airbox filter in the specified applications with oil-free synthetic media. The current exact manufacturer names Volkswagen Beetle1998–2011 and Golf/GTI/Jetta/R322000–2006 L4/L5/V6. Its exact overview specifies TWO oil-free synthetic layers; independent dry-part retailers instead say three, so that conflict is qualified without replacing the primary two-layer specification. Exact named tables also support the carried Audi TT/TT Quattro rows and older Golf1999 entries beyond the short headline. Four omitted named groups are restored: Beetle GLS1999–2005, Golf GL1999–2006, Golf GTI GLS2000–2001 and Jetta GL1999–2005; Jetta Wolfsburg Edition1999 is restored alongside its existing2001 and2003 years. Verify the actual engine and original housing, especially2005–2006 Jetta/GTI generation and airbox changes. Positive exact retailer2.0T/GLI and TDI entries remain engine/housing source qualifications, not blanket approval for every later FSI/TFSI or diesel. No later Beetle year or extra Audi model is inferred; existing gaps are retained.

Key Features

  • Oil-free synthetic filtration media.
  • Washable oil-free synthetic media. Use the specified aFe POWER CLEANER, rinse appropriately and dry fully; do not apply air-filter oil. The current exact manufacturer specifies two layers of oil-free synthetic media.
  • Rounded open pleats provide usable filter area and dust-holding capacity.
  • Full polyurethane perimeter frame and progressive bump seal.
  • No numerical airflow-gain, horsepower or efficiency test is supplied on the current exact manufacturer page. General flow wording is not a measured percentage or an engine-output guarantee for this exact filter.

Fitment

Detail Value
Current primary family Beetle1998–2011;Golf/GTI/Jetta/R322000–2006 L4/L5/V6 specified housing
Current exact media TWO oil-free synthetic layers; independent three-layer wording conflicts
Restored named rows Four omitted named groups plus Jetta Wolfsburg1999 exact retailer year
Generation/engine limits Check actual2005–2006 housing and engine; no blanket later FSI/TDI extension
Package ONE replacement panel

31-10016: 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 31-10016
Media Pro DRY S; oil-free synthetic media
Configuration One OE-replacement air-filter element; original housing retained
Pleat description Rounded open pleats; no verified numeric pleat depth on the exact current primary
Frame / seal Polyurethane perimeter frame; progressive bump seal
Service Washable oil-free synthetic media. Use the specified aFe POWER CLEANER, rinse appropriately and dry fully; do not apply air-filter oil. The current exact manufacturer specifies two layers of oil-free synthetic media.
Flow statement No numerical airflow-gain, horsepower or efficiency test is supplied on the current exact manufacturer page. General flow wording is not a measured percentage or an engine-output guarantee for this exact filter.
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 DRY S OE-replacement air-filter element.
  • No complete airbox, intake tube, sensor, separate coupler kit or filter-service supplies are documented as included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 31-10016?

One Pro DRY S 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 exact manufacturer names Volkswagen Beetle1998–2011 and Golf/GTI/Jetta/R322000–2006 L4/L5/V6. Its exact overview specifies TWO oil-free synthetic layers; independent dry-part retailers instead say three, so that conflict is qualified without replacing the primary two-layer specification. Exact named tables also support the carried Audi TT/TT Quattro rows and older Golf1999 entries beyond the short headline. Four omitted named groups are restored: Beetle GLS1999–2005, Golf GL1999–2006, Golf GTI GLS2000–2001 and Jetta GL1999–2005; Jetta Wolfsburg Edition1999 is restored alongside its existing2001 and2003 years. Verify the actual engine and original housing, especially2005–2006 Jetta/GTI generation and airbox changes. Positive exact retailer2.0T/GLI and TDI entries remain engine/housing source qualifications, not blanket approval for every later FSI/TFSI or diesel. No later Beetle year or extra Audi model is inferred; existing gaps are retained.

Is the Pro DRY S media oiled?

Washable oil-free synthetic media. Use the specified aFe POWER CLEANER, rinse appropriately and dry fully; do not apply air-filter oil. The current exact manufacturer specifies two layers of oil-free synthetic media.

Does the flow percentage guarantee more engine power?

No numerical airflow-gain, horsepower or efficiency test is supplied on the current exact manufacturer page. General flow wording is not a measured percentage or an engine-output guarantee for this exact filter.

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.

Why does this page say two layers when some retailers say three?

The exact current manufacturer overview expressly specifies two synthetic layers. Three-layer retailer descriptions are a source conflict, not independent proof of a manufacturing revision. Confirm the boxed part if that detail affects your choice.

When should I clean it?

Inspect according to actual dust exposure and restriction. Washable oil-free synthetic media. Use the specified aFe POWER CLEANER, rinse appropriately and dry fully; do not apply air-filter oil. The current exact manufacturer specifies two layers of oil-free synthetic media. Use low-pressure rinse from the clean side toward the dirty side, let the element dry naturally before reinstalling. Do not use heat, compressed air or any filter oil. Do not treat an older general-care mileage example as a guaranteed interval for every vehicle or environment.

Installation Instructions

  1. Read the exact manufacturer product information for 31-10016 and the original vehicle airbox service procedure.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Seat the polyurethane frame evenly without folding the bump seal or adding sealant. Close and secure the original housing and inspect all its attachments.
  5. Washable oil-free synthetic media. Use the specified aFe POWER CLEANER, rinse appropriately and dry fully; do not apply air-filter oil. The current exact manufacturer specifies two layers of oil-free synthetic 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 oil-free Pro DRY S maintenance directions. Read the manufacturer media maintenance guidance.

31-10016: 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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