Mahle filters

[Bettez88]

Was browsing RA like I normally do and came across Mahle brand filters...are they any good? Never heard of them before but they seem to be made well.

 

[RooflessVW]

Mahle filters are some of the finest available.

 

[Bettez88]

Do we know of efficiency ratings etc?

 

[wings&wheels]

Excellent filters. I've posted a few of mine after cutting them open, including one a few days ago.

 

[Bettez88]

Have the link?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Mahle is a reputable company. They are an OE supplier to many German cars and good quality

For the cabin filter, consider the Mahle LAO490 "CareMetix" which has an additional layer to stop the mold

 

[edyvw]

Originally Posted by Bettez88
Do we know of efficiency ratings etc?

BMW/RR/Mini, Mercedes, Renault, VW/Audi/Bentley/Lamborgihini/Scania/Volvo cars and truck, Cobus, MAN etc. think that they are very efficient so they use them as OE. They are larger than MANN-Hummel.

 

[Blagoje]

Blauparts is my Mahle supplier, they are a few miles down the road from me, and I think they generally make quality products. Their cartridge oil filters are among the best I have seen. I have heard a few people knock their can oil filters but I have never used them nor do I plan on it.

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted by rooflessVW
Mahle filters are some of the finest available.


+1. I picked up one to try from RA for my Civic. Very nicely constructed. Price was great too. If I wasn't a Fram Ultra Fan, I would be using more Mahle.

 

[GumbyJarvis]

I contacted Mahle here: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...s-to-their-filter-efficiency#Post5199818

Have 3 stashed away for future oil changes.
They're pretty open about efficiency etc, but it might take a second for them to reply back to you.

 

[edwardh1]

whats the general filtration rate?
I like Fram ultra

 

[GumbyJarvis]

Originally Posted by edwardh1
whats the general filtration rate?
I like Fram ultra

95% @ 20um

 

[Bettez88]

I'll try mahle after I go through the denso filters I just ordered for my corolla

 

[wings&wheels]

Originally Posted by Bettez88
Have the link?


Here you go:

LR 90 2.5na Mahle

BMW 2002 Mahle

 

[dlundblad]

I mainly use these in the wife's Volvo. If they aren't available, I go with Mann but I don't think the quality is quite the same. Lots of wave in the pleats compared to Mahle, which also costs a bit less anyways.

 

[blupupher]

Mahle is also the OEM for some Hyundai/Kia cartridge filters as well.
Never heard anything bad about them, seem to be very well constructed filters.