Dynaparts air filter for VAG MQB 1.6/2.0TDI or 1.8/2.0TSI

A sport air filter made in France for VAG MQB 2.0 TSI and TDI engines

The Dynaparts DP-ENG-AIRFILTER-VAG-02 air filter fits in place of the original paper filter, in the stock airbox. No modification needed: open the airbox, swap the filter, close it. It is made in France and designed for the engines we know best: the 2.0 TSI EA888 gen3 found in the Golf 7 GTI and R, Audi S3 8V and Leon 3 Cupra, as well as MQB-platform TDI engines.

What you can really expect

• Freer breathing: oiled cotton flows more air than a paper filter while still trapping dust and debris.
• A livelier engine: sharper throttle response and a slightly more present intake sound.
• An honest power gain: modest on a stock engine. The filter makes the most sense alongside a Stage 1 remap, a turbo inlet or an exhaust system.
• A filter you keep: washable and reusable, no more paper filters to buy at every service.

Main compatible vehicles

• Volkswagen: Golf 7 GTI, Performance, Clubsport, TCR, Golf 7 R, GTD and TDI, Golf 8 GTI, Clubsport and R, Polo 6 GTI, T-Roc R, Tiguan 2 R, Arteon R, Passat B8
• Audi: S3 8V and 8Y, A3 8V, TT and TTS 8S, A1 GB 40 TFSI, Q2 and SQ2, Q3 F3
• Seat / Cupra: Leon 3 Cupra 265 to 300 and Cupra R, Leon 3 TDI, Cupra Leon, Ateca, Formentor 2.0 TSI, Tarraco
• Skoda: Octavia 3 and 4 RS, Superb 3, Kodiaq, Karoq

The full list by engine is in the compatibility tab. If in doubt, call us on +33 5 35 00 43 59.

Equivalent part number

• Equivalent to OE reference: 5Q0 129 620 B / C / D

Technical specifications

• Filter media: oiled cotton
• Dimensions: 290 x 176 mm
• Fitting: direct fit in the original airbox, no modification
• Maintenance: washable and reusable
• Manufacturing: France

Frequently asked questions

Can an oiled filter damage the MAF sensor?

The 2.0 TSI EA888 gen3 engines (Golf 7 GTI / R, S3 8V, Leon Cupra) have no mass air flow sensor, so this is not a concern. On TDI engines, which do have one, simply avoid over-oiling the filter after cleaning and let it dry fully before refitting.

Do I need a remap to fit it?

No, it works on a stock engine. A remap, however, lets you make full use of the extra airflow.

How do I maintain it?

Check it about once a year or every 10,000 to 15,000 km, more often on dusty roads. Clean it with a dedicated cotton filter cleaner, rinse with clean water, let it dry fully, then lightly re-oil.