Mann vs Mahle Oil Filters?

[asifallasleep]

Any difference between the two? I have a 1974 2002.

[Chamonix72]

I think it's personal preference. I don't think you can go wrong either way. FWIW, I use Mann and have gotten very good results.

[1453aalapapa]

both brands are oem for bmw. for the 2002, it was always mahle(used to be called purolator, but had copyright problems in the usa). on some of the air filter boxes, you can see purolator stamped or cast on there. both are quality filters

[pink]

Ha, I just had this issue today with my M3. I always use the Mahle filter because it has nice aluminum end caps that sit well in the filter housing. I got a Mann in the last box of parts I ordered and it looked like an old coffee filter! I'm sure it works just the same, but on the e36 m3 the Mahle looks much more durable.

I think for the hard case screw on type they're most likely identical. It's really up to you which brand name you want to see on the outside of the filter when you look in your engine bay.

[asifallasleep]

The Mann for the 2002 is a hard case

[c.d.iesel]

....depends on the part numbers ?

[M3M3]

LOL....for 2002's they all have to be hard case! would be very messy otherwise....

e36's use a filter element, not a spin on like 02's. yes, the e36 manns' look odd. i have used both on my several e36/e46's.

[flyingjolly]

LOL....for 2002's they all have to be hard case! would be very messy otherwise....

There are two, a filter insert (see pictures) and the hardcase screw-on.

The correct MANN Filter insert would be the H 601 like mine has.

the later MANN hardcase filter has the number W712/6

http://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_eur/index.html?ktlg_page=1&ktlg_lang=2&ktlg_subpage=02&ktlg_01_mrksl=6&ktlg_01_mdrsl=1&ktlg_01_modsl=201&ktlg_01_fzkat=&ktlg_01_fzart=1

Oh and there's no difference between Mahle and MANN - both are the best you can get for your car.

[jgerock]

The company I work for used to be owned by Mann+Hummel. Their quarterly employee newsletter frequently showcased how they try to quash the sale of imitation filters. The cheap copies have always been tough to identify.

In addition to filters, Mann+Hummel also makes intake manifolds, (protective) engine covers, valve covers, washer and coolant reservoirs, etc.

[flyingjolly]

yup, M+H pretty makes pretty much anything in a car that's a filter and comes in touch with oil or fuel

[TobyB]

I use them interchangably with equally positive results.

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[M3M3]

LOL....for 2002's they all have to be hard case! would be very messy otherwise....

There are two, a filter insert (see pictures) and the hardcase screw-on.

The correct MANN Filter insert would be the H 601 like mine has.

the later MANN hardcase filter has the number W712/6

well i'll be! you can be a softie and not make a mess!

to quote a famous 02 author,

"That's HY- larry- ous.

ya learn yer an ijjit at least once a day."

:-)

M