{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-vw-golf-jetta-passat-audi-a3-fb396-08","title":"Performance Air Filter for VW Golf, Jetta, Passat, Audi A3, SEAT \u0026 Skoda (2003-2019)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Flow BMC Performance Air Filter for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat \u0026amp; Audi A3 (A5\/PQ35, B6\/PQ46)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eBMC Performance Air Filter (FB396\/08)\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the restrictive factory paper intake element on the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Audi A3 to reduce intake pressure drop, optimize volumetric efficiency, and sharpen throttle response without modifying the OEM airbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat Airflow Restriction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory intake system on transverse VAG platforms utilizes tightly compressed, resin-bonded cellulose paper filter elements. While effective at particle capture when pristine, OEM paper media creates high differential pressure across the intake tract, restricting CFM throughput under wide-open throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver standard service intervals, microscopic debris compacts deep into the dense fibers, suffocating airflow to the turbocharger inlet, elevating pumping losses, and compounding intake air temperature rise during sustained boost cycles on \u003cstrong\u003eEA888\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEA113\u003c\/strong\u003e powertrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to motorsport tolerances, the \u003cstrong\u003eBMC FB396\/08\u003c\/strong\u003e features multi-layered, low-viscosity oiled cotton gauze clamped in an alloy mesh matrix. Encased within an advanced single-piece polyurethane frame (eliminating welded seams that fracture under thermal cycling), this panel filter allows substantially greater CFM airflow while retaining high filtration down to 7 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuous cross-sectional surface area stabilizes intake velocity, mitigating pre-compressor vacuum drop across the MAF sensor track. Reusable and fully regenerable with BMC maintenance fluids, it provides consistent flow characteristics across the engine's service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilters per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69mm ID x 130mm OD x 195mm H cylindrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMC FB396\/08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Passat B7 (3C) 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology (122 HP) | 2010-2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Beetle \/ Beetle Cabrio (5C) 1.2 TSI (105 HP) | 2011-2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Bora 1.4 TSI (122 HP) | 2007-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Bora 1.6 16V (102 HP) | 2005-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Bora 2.0 FSI (150 HP) | 2005-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 1.2 TSI (86 HP) | 2010-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 1.2 TSI (105 HP) | 2010-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 1.6 (102 HP) | 2004-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 1.6 Bifuel (102 HP) | 2010-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 2.0 Ecofuel (109 HP) | 2006-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Caddy III (2KA,2KH,2CA,2CH,2KB,2KJ,2CB,2CJ) 2.0 SDI (70 HP) | 2004-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen EOS (1F7,1F8) 1.4 TSI (122 HP) | 2007-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen EOS (1F7,1F8) 2.0 FSI (150 HP) | 2006-2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 1.2 TSI (105 HP) | 2009-2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 1.2 TSI (86 HP) | 2010-2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 1.4 TSI (122 HP) | 2007-2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 1.6 16V (102 HP) | 2003-2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 1.6 Bifuel (102 HP) | 2009-2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 2.0 FSI (156 HP) | 2006-2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 2.0 FSI (150 HP) | 2003-2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf V \/ Golf Plus (1K1,1K5,AJ5,5M1,521) 2.0 SDI (75 HP) | 2003-2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus (5K1\/5,AJ5,5M1,517,521) 1.2 TSI (86 HP) | 2010-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus (5K1\/5,AJ5,5M1,517,521) 1.2 TSI (105 HP) | 2009-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus (5K1\/5,AJ5,5M1,517,521) 1.4 TSI (122 HP) | 2008-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus (5K1\/5,AJ5,5M1,517,521) 1.6 (102 HP) | 2008-2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus (5K1\/5,AJ5,5M1,517,521) 1.6 Bifuel (102 HP) | 2009-2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VI \/ Cabrio VI \/ Golf Plus 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