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Oil filter Mahle or VALVOLINE
Have a look at Valvoline restore and protect which is also for high mileage vehicles. Also grab a few oil filters, as the product does such a good job, you'll want to replace the oil and filter, do a few good long drives in the first weeks/month, replace the filter, do it again over the next few months, replace the filter, and keep that for the rest of the year ( maybe check the filter just in case ), and you'll see just how well it does.
Pros: does a good job
Valvoline synthetic with oem 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
I like Valvoline Restore and Protect along with the OEM black filter. But also, if your washer fluid lights keeps coming on, just unplug it. It’s so much easier than trying to find an another bump in the road to purposefully drive over to turn off! \ud83d\ude02 some say you can fill your washer reservoir with white vinegar and clean the sensor, but it didn’t work for me.
Pros: Valvoline Restore and Protect, OEM black filter
Vehicle:
Subaru
valvoline and oem filter
Pros: Valvoline, OEM filter
I have been unfortunate enough to be underneath a customers car, taking the oil filter off, when they decided to fire it up. If that Valvoline didn't put the filter on right, you would have known driving home not In a month.
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
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
After an oil change, the car shot most of the oil out from the filter. I installed a brand new Mahle filter, tightening it snug. After a short drive, it again shot all the oil out of the filter, with the gasket forced to the outside.
Cons: gasket forced out, oil shot out
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Which oil filter to choose — Mahle or VALVOLINE?
If choosing oil filter across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare oil filter across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which oil filter are better — VALVOLINE or Mahle?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall better than VALVOLINE.
- Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and VALVOLINE scored 76 points.
- Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and VALVOLINE ranked 20.
- The average rating is higher for Mahle (4.3) than for VALVOLINE (4.1).
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Oil filter Mahle have better feature ratings than VALVOLINE:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for Mahle is better than VALVOLINE.
- Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for Mahle is outperforms VALVOLINE.
Which oil filter are more popular — Mahle or VALVOLINE?
In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall more popular than VALVOLINE.
By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed VALVOLINE:
- For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
- For VALVOLINE, the ratio of positive (30) to negative (9) votes is 21 vote.
By number of reviews, oil filter Mahle surpassed VALVOLINE:
- For oil filter Mahle there are 29 reviews: 25 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
- For oil filter VALVOLINE there are 13 reviews: 10 positive, 0 neutral, 3 negative.
Which oil filter do car owners prefer — Mahle or VALVOLINE?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter Mahle and VALVOLINE have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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