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Oil filter Mahle or OEM BMW
Oil changes every 7-7.5k miles MAX with the correct oil and a good quality oil filter.
Pros: good quality
Vehicle:
BMW
Garage was 100% right in changing the filter, if they don't, your just putting old shit in new oil.
Pros: garage was right
Cons: putting old shit
Vehicle:
BMW
Always use BMW genuine oil or Liqui Moly, along with BMW OEM M oil filters, which are made in Austria and feature an ultra-fine mesh for superior filtering.
Pros: superior filtering
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
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
Euro 0-20, BMW oil filter from Amz, $11.00 (buy filter and give to the oil change shop), always make sure oil change shop gets oil filter cover and oil pan screw torqued at 25 lbs (18 nm).
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
and don't use store bought oil filters unless they sell Mahle or Mann.
Pros: Mahle or Mann
Cons: store bought oil filters
Something is wrong with this model. I hate dealership workshops because you get gouged.
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 OEM BMW?
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Which oil filter are better — OEM BMW or Mahle?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall better than OEM BMW.
- Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and OEM BMW scored 66 points.
- Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and OEM BMW ranked 21.
- The average rating is higher for Mahle (4.3) than for OEM BMW (3.5).
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Oil filter Mahle have better feature ratings than OEM BMW:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for Mahle is better than OEM BMW.
- Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for OEM BMW is outperforms Mahle.
Which oil filter are more popular — Mahle or OEM BMW?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall more popular than OEM BMW.
By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM BMW:
- For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
- For OEM BMW, the ratio of positive (24) to negative (12) votes is 12 votes.
By number of reviews, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM BMW:
- For oil filter Mahle there are 29 reviews: 25 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
- For oil filter OEM BMW there are 12 reviews: 8 positive, 0 neutral, 4 negative.
Which oil filter do car owners prefer — Mahle or OEM BMW?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter Mahle and OEM BMW have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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