I believe Mahle is the actual OEM manufacturer. After two run-ins with the Rein cover, I'd be willing to give it a try. Mahle tends to have higher quality parts.
Pros: higher quality parts
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For filters I use Mahle, if I remember correct that is also the OEM supplier, but costs half what a BMW branded one costs.
Pros: OEM supplier, costs half
Vehicle:
BMW
Better cooling, and made in South Africa.
Pros: better cooling, made in South Africa
Vehicle:
BMW
Mahle lao1595 are around £20 a piece (you need 2) on ebay, they’re one of the best cabin filters out there and way better than the plain carbon filters from tesla
Pros: best cabin filters, better than Tesla
Part number: LAO1595
I'd rate it just under OEM. They're perfectly fine, just make sure you follow the oil priming procedure.
Pros: perfectly fine
Cons: just under OEM
Mahle is probably the OEM manufacturer for VW/Audi for this part and possibly others. They’re not selling it through the dealer so they grind off the logo instead of making separate molds.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I used Mahle for 5 years without any issues. The Mahle I use was made in Germany (has Germany stamped on its propeller), I believe newer one made in Italy. Idk if the reliability stays the same
Pros: 5 years without issues, made in Germany
Vehicle:
BMW
Mahle is an OEM supplier and is on stock in Amazon.
Pros: OEM supplier, in stock
Hatte auch schon ein Mahle Thermostat das kurz nach eimbau defekt war. Dannach ein Originales von BMW rein und seit dem wi3der keine Probleme.
Cons: kurz nach eimbau defekt
Cap was really stuck when taking it off initially. Also required Some force to get back on. When I first just installed new filter I got yellow oil light, still not great. Also noticed oil coming from gap between ofh and cap. And a drip from the top socket end. So end conclusion, mahle oil filters suck
Cons: poor fitment, oil leaks, oil pressure issues
Vehicle:
BMW
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