Product Description
The STARK Air filter (SKAF-0060037) is an original-equipment-quality engine induction filtration element manufactured by STARK. Positioned securely inside the vehicle's factory airbox assembly, its primary function is to protect the engine by capturing dust, sand, soot, and atmospheric debris before they can enter the intake manifold and cylinder chambers. By providing a high-capacity barrier with minimal airflow resistance, it ensures clean, laminar air delivery to optimize the fuel-air mixture during combustion. Over time, filter elements become saturated with road grime, restricting engine airflow, lowering fuel efficiency, and causing rich-running conditions that can pollute oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. This premium pleated element restores maximum filtration surface area and unrestrictive airflow.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: STARK
- Item Number: SKAF-0060037
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Engine Air Intake Panel Filter Element
- Filter Type: Filter Insert (Panel style)
- Length [mm]: 239
- Width [mm]: 134
- Height [mm]: 56
- Media Material: Heavy-duty, multi-layered micro-fiber cellulose paper compound structured with deep pleats to maximize dust-holding capacity and maintain rigidity under heavy throttle vacuum
Vehicle Compatibility
This compact rectangular panel filter profile is precision-sized to fit the original equipment air cleaner housings of smaller-displacement petrol and diesel passenger cars across the Volkswagen Group (VAG), Fiat, and Ford lineups from the late 1980s through the 2000s:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Displacement Range | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Polo III (6N1, 6V2, 6V5) / Classic / Variant | 1.0 / 1.4 / 1.4 16V / 1.6 / 1.7 SDI / 1.9 SDI / 1.9 D (Standard multi-point injection and naturally aspirated diesel layouts) |
999 - 1896 cc | 1994 - 2001 |
| VW Golf III (1H1) / Vento (1H2) / Variant | 1.4 / 1.6 petrol variants (Fits specific small-block overhead-cam engine configurations) |
1391 - 1598 cc | 1991 - 1998 |
| SEAT Ibiza II (6K1) / Cordoba (6K1, 6K2) / Inca (6K9) | 1.0 i / 1.4 i / 1.4 16V / 1.6 i / 1.9 D / 1.9 SDI | 999 - 1896 cc | 1993 - 2002 |
| Fiat Punto (176) / Bravo I & Brava (182) / Marea | 1.4 12V / 1.6 16V torque engine architectures | 1370 - 1581 cc | 1993 - 2001 |
| Ford Fiesta Mk4 (JA_, JB_) / Puma (EC_) | 1.25 i 16V / 1.4 i 16V / 1.6 16V Zetec-SE powerplants | 1242 - 1596 cc | 1995 - 2002 |
⚠️ Airbox Geometry & Engine Subtype Warning: Volkswagen Group vehicles within this model era utilized several distinct airbox profiles depending on whether the engine was an early single-point injection (SPI) throttle-body unit or a newer multi-point injection (MPI) small-block unit. This filter features exact dimensions of **239mm length, 134mm width, and 56mm height**. Always remove your existing panel and cross-check its measurements before buying. When completing the installation, thoroughly vacuum out any leaves or debris trapped at the bottom of the lower filter housing, and make sure the elastomeric sealing edge of the new filter seats perfectly flat to prevent dirty air from bypassing the filter element.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This replacement air induction panel element matches or substitutes directly for the following factory original catalog codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 6N0 129 620, 6N0129620, 6N0 129 620A, 6N0129620A
- FIAT: 46421517, 60813189, 7786431
- FORD: 1 004 577, 1004577, 96MM9601AA
- BOSCH (Interchange Reference): 1 457 433 714 (S3714)
- MANN-FILTER (Interchange Reference): C 2490