Mann, Mahle/Clevite, Hengst, Bosch Premium, or Wix? ... Motorcraft is an option too.

[Yuk]

I can't get a Fram Ultra Synthetic or Mobil One filter for my Jaguar's 4.2L V8.

My options are:
Mann, Mahle/Clevite, Hengst, Bosch Premium, Motorcraft and Wix

What would you choose and why?

 

[fantastic]

Is Purolator not an option? Mann, Mahle, & Hengst are reputable brands in the European market.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

I can't get a Fram Ultra Synthetic or Mobil One filter for my Jaguar's 4.2L V8.

My options are:
Mann, Mahle/Clevite, Hengst, Bosch Premium, Motorcraft and Wix

What would you choose and why?

They’re all good filters. Wouldn’t the wix be equal to the Mann?

 

[wings&wheels]

Hengst, Mann, Mahle, Motorcraft OE...all quality filters. I use the first three whenever I can. Several of the Mahle filters I've bought recently are China COO though. I have faith in Mahle's quality processes, but still...

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Mann, Mahle, and Hengst are all good choices, and one of them was most likely the OE supplier

 

[MParr]

Motorcraft, Mann, WIX are all likely the exact same filter. Hengst is a good choice too.

 

[Yuk]

They’re all good filters. Wouldn’t the wix be equal to the Mann?

I'm not sure, what's your thought? In the hand, FWIW, the Mann filter "feels" more substantial, but is muuuuch more money.

 

[Yuk]

Mann, Mahle, and Hengst are all good choices, and one of them was most likely the OE supplier

I have read and suspect that the Mahle filter is the OEM manufacturer for Jaguar, but I don't know this for a fact.

 

[Wingo]

Any of those are good, I've always been a fan of wix though.

 

[RAR]

Your Jag will be safe with any of those selections… the first 3 are absolutely fine for your application.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

I'm not sure, what's your thought? In the hand, FWIW, the Mann filter "feels" more substantial, but is muuuuch more money.

Didn’t Mann Hummel acquire wix. I would have thought the quality and build would be similar

 

[DuckRyder]

Is this a spin on filter?

 

[MParr]

Is this a spin on filter?

Good question.

 

[shortyb]

Didn’t Mann Hummel acquire wix. I would have thought the quality and build would be similar

Yep. And Purolator is now under the Mann+Hummel umbrella of filter manufacturing. Huge facility just up I-85 from me. HUGE.

For the Jag, any of the Mann, Mahle, Hengst are top notch and basically interchangable with regard to filter quality, efficiency, cost etc. Where do you prefer to source your filters? Big box auto stores are going to limit your choices and probably cost more. Before FCP Euro, I got my Mann VW filters by the 12-pack for cheap on Amazon. And another shameless plug for the folks at FCP, once you get started on their lifetime replacement for routine items, the savings add up. Even with factoring in return shipping. Using what I believe is your car on the part search there revealed a big discount on the Bosch C2D56297 though at $3.89 each for the 4.2 (yes, a spin-on).

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[VTECOverRated]

I use hengst. By far the closest "OEM+" brand I have found. The quality is exceptional. Above and beyond OEM when looked at side by side, and this includes all their products.

 

[cptbarkey]

I like the build quality of Bosch after seeing Whip City Wrencher cut one open. Any of these are fine, sort by cheapest and move on with more important things in life.

 

[Yuk]

Is this a spin on filter?

Indeed, it is a spin on filter.

 

[Yuk]

Yep. And Purolator is now under the Mann+Hummel umbrella of filter manufacturing. Huge facility just up I-85 from me. HUGE.

For the Jag, any of the Mann, Mahle, Hengst are top notch and basically interchangable with regard to filter quality, efficiency, cost etc. Where do you prefer to source your filters? Big box auto stores are going to limit your choices and probably cost more. Before FCP Euro, I got my Mann VW filters by the 12-pack for cheap on Amazon. And another shameless plug for the folks at FCP, once you get started on their lifetime replacement for routine items, the savings add up. Even with factoring in return shipping. Using what I believe is your car on the part search there revealed a big discount on the Bosch C2D56297 though at $3.89 each for the 4.2 (yes, a spin-on).

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How did you get the FCP discount on the Bosch filter? Everything I tried only resulted in a $5.59/filter price.

 

[DuckRyder]

Indeed, it is a spin on filter.

You almost have to look at them, but based on my experience with VW filters, i would go with Mann or Hengst particularly if either is the OEM for Jag.