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Oil filter Mahle or Castrol
I use Pennzoil 0W-30 Euro Platinum, and a Castrol CAS3593 filter every time, and change my oil every 6000kms which is about 3728 miles. I have heard good things about the efficiency of the Castrol filters.
Pros: good efficiency
Mileage: 6000 km
Part number: CAS3593
Use full synthetic Mobil one or Castrol Change every 7k miles. And the oil filter too.
Pros: full synthetic recommended
Mileage: 7000 km
Yes, Castrol gtx and a KN oil filter
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
Buy an OEM filter and the top spec Castrol/your chosen top tier brand.
Pros: top spec
Vehicle:
Honda
I own a f30 (330d) and have done my own oil changes for the past 9 years and change oil every 7k miles. I started out using 0w-20 oil till around 60k mileage. I then switched to 5w30 from 60k mileage for engine longevity. I’ve always used Mahle filters on my car. Mann and Bosch are good alternatives to use too. As my F30 sits quite low I have always jacked it off the ground so I can get access to the sump plug. Also remember to change the washer from the sump plug during every oil change.
Pros: easy oil changes, long engine life
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 7000 km
4,6 Liter LM TopTec 4200 (Gebinde von 5 Litern ca. 40 bis 50 Euro), Ölfilter Mahle OC456 ca. 13 Euro, Dichtring für die Ölablassschraube
Vehicle:
Audi A3
Part number: OC456
I had an e90 with the n52 engine. When i first got the car i installed a Mahle filter that fit. After a bit of driving the engine started making weird noises, similar to vacum leaks. And I did som research. Apperantly my experiance was common with "aftermarket" oil filters. Switched to Mann filter on my next oil change, specificaly the same variant as the right one in your picture. The problem disappeared instantly. Also the Mahle filter had kind of colapsed in on itself.
Pros: problem disappeared instantly
Cons: weird noises, filter collapsed
Vehicle:
BMW
and don't use store bought oil filters unless they sell Mahle or Mann.
Pros: Mahle or Mann
Cons: store bought oil filters
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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Which oil filter to choose — Mahle or Castrol?
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Which oil filter are better — Castrol or Mahle?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall better than Castrol.
- Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and Castrol scored 100 points.
- Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and Castrol ranked 13.
- The average rating is higher for Castrol (4.8) than for Mahle (4.3).
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Oil filter Castrol have better feature ratings than Mahle:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for Mahle is better than Castrol.
- Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for Castrol is outperforms Mahle.
Which oil filter are more popular — Mahle or Castrol?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall more popular than Castrol.
By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed Castrol:
- For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
- For Castrol, the ratio of positive (42) to negative (0) votes is 42 votes.
By number of reviews, oil filter Mahle surpassed Castrol:
- For oil filter Mahle there are 29 reviews: 25 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
- For oil filter Castrol there are 14 reviews: 14 positive, 0 neutral, 0 negative.
Which oil filter do car owners prefer — Mahle or Castrol?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter Mahle and Castrol have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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