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Use lot of mann and mahle oil filters

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I've used a LOT of MANN and Mahle oil filters on LOTS of German vehicles.
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It's the only ones I'll use, except for the Napa Gold on my 996 with the IMS Solution.
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It's the only ones I'll use, except for the Napa Gold on my 996 with the IMS Solution.
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It's the only ones I'll use, except for the Napa Gold on my 996 with the IMS Solution.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

So, I ordered a new plastic filter cup, original Mahle, for my m96/04. The cup was delivered with a filter also, so now I have a spare. But, comparing it to my MANN filter the design is a little different, see the picture. The Mahle(on the left) seams to have like a stretchy fabric washer on top/bottom to more tighly seal the ends while the MANN does not. Is there any right/wrong here?

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if the part numbers are right, then you're fine. No real difference between the two, either are good.

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I don't know if this helps, but it has been discussed. Seems either are OEM and good quality filters. Do a coin toss https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turb...rs-vs-oem.html

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Those are the only 2 brands I'll use.

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I've used a LOT of MANN and Mahle oil filters on LOTS of German vehicles. It's the only ones I'll use, except for the Napa Gold on my 996 with the IMS Solution.

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