stroker351w

Anyone used the Mahle over the genuine Audi as a replacement? How is it?

raj99

take a look at this thread:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-...using-2859900/

the ones that come to mind are: Mann, Hengst, Wix

BTW, I think my fuel filter was Mahle and on my C5 I def used Mahle filters...so should be good.

uberwgn

Yes. Mahle is top shelf

roylok

I believe Mahle is an OEM. That's what I have always used on mine.

Worldwidebeagle

Mahle is OEM. So is Mann. Over the years, VAG has teneded to use Mann for oil and Mahle for Air and fuel. But VAG always has/needs two suppliers for these mantanece parts. Both are high quality. The factory air filter on my C6 was Mahle, oil was Mann. Hengst is another very well thought of German supplier. Never used Hengst.

Except for fuel filters in rare cases (1.8t's), i have never liked Bosch filters., especaily oil. Filters is not what Bosch is about. Mann and Mahle use substantially heavier metal cans in canister filters.

Mahle stills seems to be all made in Euro, except fuel. Several C6 Mann and Mahle fuel filters look identical and are made in China. Mann C5 fuel are still Germany.

Mann and Bosch formed a partnership a year ago and bought out US Purolator - which actually made good filters. So, now you have Mann and Bosch filters for Chevy Suburbans!!! Just rebranded Purolator filters. I have seen some Mann oil filters for Audi now say made in Mexico (was a big Purolator plant there). The big thing now for filter companies is to have full coverage for every car. TONS of rebranding going on.

With Mann and Mahle easy to get, i would never pay the premium for VAG.

FL C6.5 Avant

say it isn't so, please.....
the last Mann (HU722z) that I bought clearly says Hecho en Allemagnie
(it also says in english: Made in Germany)
Hoping mine is the norm, not the exception.

Worldwidebeagle

The all paper element oil filters from Mann and Mahle for newer audis appear to Germany or Austria. But, That is today.

roylok

Napa Gold Filter is also a repackaged Mahle filter, Made in Austria.

Worldwidebeagle

Not surprising, napa sources US car filters from WIX.