Myth 5

If I do not keep my car for very long, I do not need to buy MANN-FILTER air filters, which are much more expensive than comparable cheap products.

Wrong! Consider the facts:

Costs and risks arise at all times for both driver and vehicle, even if the latter is only kept for a short time. Reasons why you should avoid cheap filters – even if you want to sell your car in the near future:

• Cheap air filters can damage the air mass flow meter sensor, which can soon lead to faulty injection behaviour, considerable loss of power and higher exhaust emissions

• Cheaper materials can cause leaking due to brittleness and poor fit. Possible consequence: incorrect messages to the on-board electronics, which often cause considerable damage – and costs

• The absence of flame-retardant is dangerous: The ember of a cigarette in contact with the filter medium could cause a fire.

However long you use your car: MANN-FILTER air filters will protect your engine, your car – and you. They provide the basis for a perfect fuel-air mixture and a sound, efficient engine.

Through the flame-retardant impregnation, MANN-FILTER air filters reduce fire danger in the engine compartment. Minor savings achieved by using cheap products, however, can lead to massive damage and high costs.