Mann oil filter

[pjslowik]

Here is the Mann oil filters I use. They changed the design. The top and bottom sealing surfaces are rigid now and fit tightly. I get them for about nine bucks from a wholesaler. Local dealer charges $21 for Porsche filter (which are not made by Porsche anyway).

[jmatta]

Interesting...was this a recent re-design? I purchased a Mann filter for my S last November for its winter oil change. Mine was still the older design with the paper ribs extending the full length. Advantages of the new design?

[Tool Pants]

That is interesting. Got to get my hands on that filter and compare it to the 3 others. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...4&hl=filter

Porsche recently changed filter part numbers yet again. I wonder if the Porsche supplier changed from Mahle to Mann?

It could be Wix next time around....

[Tool Pants]

Here is the Mann oil filters I use. They changed the design.

Did the old version use to look like this ebay picture? If so, then it does not look like the part number changed.

[pjslowik]

Interesting...was this a recent re-design? I purchased a Mann filter for my S last November for its winter oil change. Mine was still the older design with the paper ribs extending the full length. Advantages of the new design?

I did an oil change 5000 miles ago in August, I think. I used a Mann then and it was the old style. I had no problem with it. It looked identical to the OE. I am impressed with the newer type though, especially the way it seals.

[pjslowik]

That is interesting. Got to get my hands on that filter and compare it to the 3 others.

It could be Wix next time around....

I thought of your comparrison when I first saw the change in the new filter. I knew if I posted a pic you would likely say that. ESP, I guess.

I really like this design, especially the "made in Germany." I thought the wix "O" ring inner seal was a good idea. What do you give for the Wix anyway?

[pjslowik]

Did the old version use to look like this ebay picture? If so, then it does not look like the part number changed.

Yes, but that one looks really old. Could be the pic.

[Tool Pants]

The Wix was 19.95. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...9454&hl=wix

I thought the o-ring seal at each end of the Wix was clever.

[Tool Pants]

Was at the parts department today and asked them to pull a filter.

It is made by Hengst. http://www.hengst.de/index.php Parts guy said MSR was about $18.

Guess Hengst will sell filters to Porsche for a penny less than Mahle or Mann....

Plus, it has a pretty green o-ring inside the Porsche box.