I'm guessing it's Mann or Hengst? Local pepboys didn't carry the Mann filter I got before so grabbed this as the substitute filter.
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Anyone know who makes this filter?
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I'm guessing it's Mann or Hengst? Local pepboys didn't carry the Mann filter I got before so grabbed this as the substitute filter.
I am always curious why people care who actually made the filter. Purolator either made it or it was made to their specs. There name and reputation are on the line, not the company who manufactured it. This not rocket science, but rather a price point. Most manufacturers of most things can make a top quality item or a piece of [censored], just what is the price point.
Probably one of 2 companies.
Bosch
Mann
as they are the owners of Purolator. 50/50 co-venture.
Bosch
Mann
as they are the owners of Purolator. 50/50 co-venture.
Thanks earlyre.
It is very possible Mann makes that filter. Mann W840 crosses to Purolator L34480, the picture of L34480 on Purolator site is actually Mann W840.
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/resources/Popup/Pages/PartDetailPopup.aspx?partnum=L34480
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/resources/Popup/Pages/PartDetailPopup.aspx?partnum=L34480
Cool bit of info! Thanks!
Bosch and Purolator have merged, maybe this is a carry over.
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What makes you think Purolator did, or did not, make this? I agree on principal; it was made by them, of for them, to some spec that was satisfactory to the OEM customer.
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Threaded stud on the filter? Perhaps an Audi application?
Just another way to take a $5 filter and turn it into a proprietary $25 filter ... Likely no performance difference compared to a typical shelf filter, but the very limited applicability makes for a very captive audience!
I know because my buddy just got a new little Audi SUV and he was SHOCKED when he realized his filter is like this one ($$$$) and he has to run a very expensive syn (Probably going to be M1 0w-40 during warranty for compliance).
Caveot emptor.
Off topic -
Threaded stud on the filter? Perhaps an Audi application?
Just another way to take a $5 filter and turn it into a proprietary $25 filter ... Likely no performance difference compared to a typical shelf filter, but the very limited applicability makes for a very captive audience!
I know because my buddy just got a new little Audi SUV and he was SHOCKED when he realized his filter is like this one ($$$$) and he has to run a very expensive syn (Probably going to be M1 0w-40 during warranty for compliance).
Caveot emptor.
If you look at the OP picture carefully you will see the Purolator name and filter nimber are printed on a piece of paper and glue on. Just like the Purolator L34480 below which is Mann W840, from this picture I'm certain that L34480 is not made by Purolator.
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/resources/Popup/Pages/PartDetailPopup.aspx?partnum=L34480
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/resources/Popup/Pages/PartDetailPopup.aspx?partnum=L34480
Originally Posted By: oldhp
Bosch and Purolator have merged, maybe this is a carry over.
oldhp, see my above post.
not so much a merger, Bosch and Mann are the Current 50/50 Co-owners of the Purolator brand.
it's right there @ the bottom of the Purolator home page
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net
"Purolator Filters NA LLC is a joint venture company of the Bosch Group and Mann+Hummel Group."
Bosch and Purolator have merged, maybe this is a carry over.
oldhp, see my above post.
not so much a merger, Bosch and Mann are the Current 50/50 Co-owners of the Purolator brand.
it's right there @ the bottom of the Purolator home page
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net
"Purolator Filters NA LLC is a joint venture company of the Bosch Group and Mann+Hummel Group."
Originally Posted By: dnewton3
Off topic -
Threaded stud on the filter? Perhaps an Audi application?
looked up the part # on Purolators site,
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/reso...5895&page=1
55 Different models of 2008-present Audi's and VW's (VW Owns Audi anyway), including the 2.0L D.I.Turbo Tiguan mentioned in the OP's sig.
Off topic -
Threaded stud on the filter? Perhaps an Audi application?
looked up the part # on Purolators site,
http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/reso...5895&page=1
55 Different models of 2008-present Audi's and VW's (VW Owns Audi anyway), including the 2.0L D.I.Turbo Tiguan mentioned in the OP's sig.
dnewton3
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That's what I suspected. In fact, that is the exact same filter for my friend's Q5 4cyl turbo. (Wix equiv is 57561).
$15 at OR's; $10 at Fleetfilter (plus shipping); I think he said the Audi OEM is like $25+. All for a filter that probably is no "better" than a typical $4 51516 (equiv L20195) in actual efficiency.
What a shame; having to pay so much money for what would otherwise be a "normal" shelf filter with typical performance therein.
$15 at OR's; $10 at Fleetfilter (plus shipping); I think he said the Audi OEM is like $25+. All for a filter that probably is no "better" than a typical $4 51516 (equiv L20195) in actual efficiency.
What a shame; having to pay so much money for what would otherwise be a "normal" shelf filter with typical performance therein.
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That's why I try to stock up on any deals I see. I got this filter and 5qts of Mobil 1 for $29.99 at the PepBoys near me.
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That's why I try to stock up on any deals I see.
Do some checking online. Autopartsway up here has the Mann for $12.53. Your M1 and filter special is good though. Getting 5 quarts of M1 here for $29.99, even without a filter, is a major chore here.
That's why I try to stock up on any deals I see.
Do some checking online. Autopartsway up here has the Mann for $12.53. Your M1 and filter special is good though. Getting 5 quarts of M1 here for $29.99, even without a filter, is a major chore here.
My first thought was Mann knowing their relationship with Purolator. Many Mann filters sold in the US are made by Purolator. (Usually are white where the made in Germany Mann filters are black).
However out to the right of 'Made in Germany' I can make out 'He'. Just guessing maybe it is indicating Hengst.....but it could be indicating anything starting with He.
However out to the right of 'Made in Germany' I can make out 'He'. Just guessing maybe it is indicating Hengst.....but it could be indicating anything starting with He.
my guess for the "He..." was "hecha en alemania" , Spanish for "Made in Germany" (At least according to google translate)
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