Premium Guard PG8176EX Performance Volkswagen Review

This automotive filter failed to meet expectations with a subpar performance, resulting in reduced gas mileage and sluggish acceleration. The filter's construction felt flimsy and cheap, and it quickly became clogged with debris after only a short period of use. On the positive side, it was easy to install.

I ordered online because the quick lube never had my filter. I brought mine this time. I am very happy that my Passat TDI works great.

From the way I've handled these filters it looks OEM (sorry no empirical evidence here but I'm not a lab). The 2 filter housing gaskets are flexible yet strong, the filter itself seems capable of catching all the particles it needs and what impresses me the most is the fabric gasket on the filter that actually touches the car. Most other brands don't have this webbing seal, just a rubber lip that is part of the mold for the filter housing; This filter has a fabric liner like the OEM filters and