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Oil filter Mahle or OEM Volkswagen

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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
OMGpawned
Rating 4.0

I\u2019ve done this method for 10 years on my tuned 15\u2019 Golf TSI. Since brand new to 150k miles. I change the filter every other oil change... The factory filters are rated for 10,000 miles I don\u2019t see an issue but I do have an issue of leaving oil in that long, which is why I changed it at 5000 mile intervals.

Pros: factory filters rated well
Cons: wasting money
Mileage: 150000 km
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Mahle › Oil filter
p28nay
Rating 5.0

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
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Mahle › Oil filter
92_sin
Rating 5.0

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
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
tcoradeschi
  • Warning light:
Rating 5.0

Crushed filter seen here as well, with low oil pressure light randomly firing at idle. Factory filter is only a couple bucks more (that\u2019s what went in yesterday) - problem solved!

Pros: problem solved
Cons: filter crushed on install
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
StanJacko
  • Leaks:
Rating 3.0

Tbf the b6 passat will probably rust away just by existing before the engine gives up. That being said, 1.4tsi engine is not great not terrible. Many problems with them are caused by lack of maintenance and by cheap oil filters.

Cons: problems with cheap oil filters
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OEM Volkswagen › Oil filter
CuppieWanKenobi
  • Leaks:
Rating 2.0

B5 Passat (and Audi A4, same gen), 1.8T.

Filter - a big-ass 1.5 liter spin-on - mounted at an angle, directly above the front subframe.

Remove from top, after relocating the coolant tank.

Strategically use absorbent mat (floor diaper) to contain the inevitable spill.

Pros: mounted at an angle
Cons: inevitable spill
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Mahle › Oil filter
MorriDIBS
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  • 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 Volkswagen?

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 Volkswagen
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which oil filter are better — OEM Volkswagen or Mahle?

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

  1. Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and OEM Volkswagen scored 75 points.
  2. Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and OEM Volkswagen ranked 12.
  3. The average rating is higher for Mahle (4.3) than for OEM Volkswagen (3.8).
  4. Oil filter Mahle have better feature ratings than OEM Volkswagen:
    • Leaks - owners believe, that this property for Mahle is better than OEM Volkswagen.
    • Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is outperforms Mahle.

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

Oil filter Mahle and OEM Volkswagen were equally popular according to data in March 2026.

By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM Volkswagen:

  • For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
  • For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (93) to negative (30) votes is 63 votes.

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

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

In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter Mahle and OEM Volkswagen have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

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