Anyone know anything about MANN oil filters? I have run across a guy that has a case of them that fit my Jeep Wrangler at a very good price.
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That's all I use for my MB. In fact, it is the primary filter for most MB (though suppliers do change). I think volvo uses them extensively too.
Very good euro filter manufacturer.
Very good euro filter manufacturer.
I'd do it if I was you. I think that MANN oil filters are OEM on BMW, Vlovo and Volkswagen but don't hold that to me.
Used them for years in my Volvos. Good to Good+ IMHO.
Good+, that's a new description. I believe I will buy them. He has a case of 12 and he wants $12 for the case.
The price is right. You could probably turn a profit on ebay.
I use MANN filters in my wifes BMW. They have worked well for me. I change the oil twice a year, and the filter construction is always solid.
Sounds like a great deal.
Sounds like a great deal.
"Purolator Filters NA LLC is a joint venture company of the Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL groups"
Does that mean Purolator makes MANN filters for the North American market?
Depends on the application. If it is a less demanding design, there should be no issues. At 1 dollar/filter it's a good deal.
@ Rick:
"FWIW Johnny, Mann-Hummel are one of the big three internationally in filtration (with Donaldson and Cummins-Fleetguard) in terms of sales and R&D in media.
They tend to concentrate on the OE market."
I'm Sorry, Mann is no longer "THE OE-filter" in Germany. Knecht-Mahle and Hengst are widely used too. The Mann replacement oil filter cartridges for "Hengst" filter housings happen to be a loosy mess. AGCO/Fendt released a letter warning against Mann cartridges for their Deutz engine powered tractors.
The letter might exist in English language as well, I can't find it though. This is the German version:
http://www.hansefilter.de/downloads/fendtmhnachbaufiltereinsatz.pdf
For HD-use, I would stay away from Mann. Personally, I happen to use Mann spin-on oil filters and air filters in the car or an old IH tractor that hasn't seen anything better before. With a simple cellulose spin-on filter for a car, one can't go totally wrong with Mann.
That said, for a well engineered North-American engine, like our CDCs, Fleetguard and Donaldson are the way to go. Baldwin and Wix might be an alternative, I've actually been looking at a BF1280 fuel filter.
Again, a buck a filter sounds good.
@ Rick:
"FWIW Johnny, Mann-Hummel are one of the big three internationally in filtration (with Donaldson and Cummins-Fleetguard) in terms of sales and R&D in media.
They tend to concentrate on the OE market."
I'm Sorry, Mann is no longer "THE OE-filter" in Germany. Knecht-Mahle and Hengst are widely used too. The Mann replacement oil filter cartridges for "Hengst" filter housings happen to be a loosy mess. AGCO/Fendt released a letter warning against Mann cartridges for their Deutz engine powered tractors.
The letter might exist in English language as well, I can't find it though. This is the German version:
http://www.hansefilter.de/downloads/fendtmhnachbaufiltereinsatz.pdf
For HD-use, I would stay away from Mann. Personally, I happen to use Mann spin-on oil filters and air filters in the car or an old IH tractor that hasn't seen anything better before. With a simple cellulose spin-on filter for a car, one can't go totally wrong with Mann.
That said, for a well engineered North-American engine, like our CDCs, Fleetguard and Donaldson are the way to go. Baldwin and Wix might be an alternative, I've actually been looking at a BF1280 fuel filter.
Again, a buck a filter sounds good.
I was perusing the Mann website and found this:
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The MANN+HUMMEL replacement filters allow replacement intervals of up to 50,000 km in passenger car applications and 120,000 km in trucks. Special filters and materials have been developed in order to achieve this performance. Pressure-resistant and corrosion-protected housings combined with specially developed filter media and sealant materials nowadays make these long service intervals possible.
50K KM's - who knew. Any takers?
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The MANN+HUMMEL replacement filters allow replacement intervals of up to 50,000 km in passenger car applications and 120,000 km in trucks. Special filters and materials have been developed in order to achieve this performance. Pressure-resistant and corrosion-protected housings combined with specially developed filter media and sealant materials nowadays make these long service intervals possible.
50K KM's - who knew. Any takers?
I've heard of them,got a pic j?
Just from the link, but not very descriptive. It does look like the Mann I use on my Volvo.
MANN filters are great. They are OE on BMW and Volvo for sure. I recently bought a "BMW" filter from the dealer, opened the box and imprinted on the element was "MANN". Recently checked Advance Auto for a replacement filter for my BMW and the only thing they carried for my engine was "Purolator". Opened the box and guess what? Imprinted on the element was MANN.
These filters are supposed to withstand the 15K mile OCI's BMW now recommends... However, I won't test that limit. 7500 Miles max for me.
These filters are supposed to withstand the 15K mile OCI's BMW now recommends... However, I won't test that limit. 7500 Miles max for me.
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I'll toss in that I use MANN filters for my VW TDI and used them in my old Volvo 240. They always seemed good and I have had zero issues. For a buck a filter - I'd snatch those up in a hurry!
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How long will 12 filter last you ?
I have used a lot of Mann filters in different applications, and if there is no Donaldson, or I don't have it, they are my second choice. But I'm concerned about some of their "standardization" with "multi" filters, where the bypass valves vary considerably with the oem specs in many cases.
From what i've cut open, they may be the leaders in amount of surface area, but it is thinner paper than many. That should relate to less particle absorption and efficiency, but I don't have the equipment to determine it for a fact.
From what i've cut open, they may be the leaders in amount of surface area, but it is thinner paper than many. That should relate to less particle absorption and efficiency, but I don't have the equipment to determine it for a fact.
What kind of car do you have? For Volvos and some other Euro cars, I think the best place is fcpgroton.com. You can get a case of 10 for $40.
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