Oil filter Mahle or OEM Subaru

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Rank #8 in ranking

4.3

Leaks

3.3

Warning light

1.7

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PartReview Score

Rank #16 in ranking

4.0

Leaks

0.6

Smell/smoke

0.5

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OEM Subaru › Oil filter

Cheetahsareveryfast 9 Jan 2026, 21:12

Rating 4.0

This is the one to use my guy. On my fxt the cartridge is slightly taller than subarus. So more filter material and its easier to take off because its longer.

Pros: more filter material

Cons: slightly taller

Vehicle: Subaru

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

TechNo1geek 8 Jan 2026, 13:45

Rating 5.0

Yes, it's absolutely worth it! in fact, I own one myself. I bought mine for $6,500 AUD with around 280,000 km on the odometer, and it's now at over 306,000 km and still going strong.

Pros: user-friendly, easy servicing

Vehicle: Subaru

Mileage: 280000 km

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

MancyLad79 18 Dec 2025, 17:50

Rating 4.0

Use quality oil and filters, changing them often. To this end, oil pickup and baffle are sound upgrades.

Pros: sound upgrades

Vehicle: Subaru

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

HexenOfEndor 9 Dec 2025, 14:47

Rating 5.0

I changed the oil/filter at 590 miles on my 25 Forester wilderness.

Vehicle: Subaru Forester

Mileage: 590 km

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

smuve740 9 Dec 2025, 00:13

Rating 5.0

Get some ramps, 17mm socket, oil (5w30 or 0w20), oil filter (Subaru p/n 15208AA170.... don't know the Toyota p/n off the top of my head)

Part number: 15208AA170

Mahle › Oil filter

SneerfulToaster 27 Oct 2025, 11:57

Rating 5.0

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

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

ToxicEvolution 23 Oct 2025, 02:53

Rating 5.0

I order the OEM Subaru filters and use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30. In your case you’d probably want to start using Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage.

Pros: OEM Subaru filters, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

Vehicle: Subaru

Mahle › Oil filter

Vegeta Gti 26 Feb 2025, 01:07

Rating 3.0

and don't use store bought oil filters unless they sell Mahle or Mann.

Pros: Mahle or Mann

Cons: store bought oil filters

OEM Subaru › Oil filter

AverageWtDad 13 Dec 2025, 18:15

Rating 1.0

Avoid the blue Subaru filters. They are Fram made with cheap components.

Cons: cheap components

Mahle › Oil filter

MorriDIBS 2 Oct 2025, 01:11

Leaks:
Warning light:

Rating 1.0

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 Subaru?

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:

Comparison of oil filter Mahle and OEM Subaru

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Average rating.
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Car owners’ choice.

Which oil filter are better — OEM Subaru or Mahle?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall better than OEM Subaru.

Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and OEM Subaru scored 80 points.
Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and OEM Subaru ranked 16.
The average rating is higher for Mahle (4.3) than for OEM Subaru (4).
Oil filter Mahle have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for Mahle is better than OEM Subaru.
- Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for Mahle is outperforms OEM Subaru.
- Smell/smoke - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Subaru is preferred to Mahle.

Which oil filter are more popular — Mahle or OEM Subaru?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall more popular than OEM Subaru.

By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM Subaru:

For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (51) to negative (12) votes is 39 votes.

By number of reviews, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM Subaru:

For oil filter Mahle there are 29 reviews: 25 positive, 2 neutral, 2 negative.
For oil filter OEM Subaru there are 21 review: 17 positive, 0 neutral, 4 negative.

Which oil filter do car owners prefer — Mahle or OEM Subaru?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter OEM Subaru led more car-specific ratings than Mahle:

OEM Subaru are chosen by owners of cars such as: Subaru Impreza, and others.

Oil filter Mahle have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

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