Is this MANN filter genuine or fake?

Greg220 · 07-05-2016, 03:28 PM

It is my first oil change so I don't have a comparison. Compared to online photos the color seems much darker and the logo is closer to the center edge. There is also a seam on the side. These photos were taken without flash. I bought this filter on eBay. What do you think?

Abax335 · 07-05-2016, 04:19 PM

should have a BMW part number on it 7 523 201

Wolf 335 · 07-05-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Abax335

should have a BMW part number on it 7 523 201

Not if it's aftermarket MANN filter. OEM yes it will have bmw part number.

Looks fine. Put it in the car and drive for 2000km, pop it open and check if it is still intact. If its falling apart it's fake.

Greg220 · 07-05-2016, 04:43 PM

Thanks guys. Yes, it's aftermarket. I was surprised with the dark orange color but the OEM photo that Abax posted has exactly same color, so it looks ok. It was only $8.95 on eBay with free shipping. I wonder how sellers make a profit on these considering shipping cost and eBay fees. They must be really cheap in wholesale.

Meeni · 07-06-2016, 12:59 AM

It should not have a BMW marking if you bought it as MANN, in a yellow and green box.

It looks similar to mine, I'd say it is a real one, from the picture. It should have come with a washer.

I got mine in a pack from ECS or bavauto for almost the same price per unit, and knew these were legit. The few cents are worth the piece of mind.

Abax335 · 07-06-2016, 07:29 AM

got it didn't realize you were talking about one that wasn't branded/packed as a OEM BMW filter

peterparker · 07-06-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

It should not have a BMW marking if you bought it as MANN, in a yellow and green box.

It looks similar to mine, I'd say it is a real one, from the picture. It should have come with a washer.

I got mine in a pack from ECS or bavauto for almost the same price per unit, and knew these were legit. The few cents are worth the piece of mind.

My Mann oil filter from amazon came with a rubber washer and oil filter cap washer.

ferocity02 · 07-07-2016, 04:18 PM

Looks legit.

Should also come with a crush washer for the oil drain plug, and a small green o-ring and a large black o-ring for the oil filter cap.

123Britt · 07-31-2016, 07:36 AM

I have one Mann filter says Made in Mexico rather than Made in Germany.
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They look the same .
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Gohan335i7 · 08-06-2016, 10:11 PM

hmm...

Phil325i · 08-08-2016, 11:16 AM

MANN has had a production facility in Mexico since 2004...

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Greg220 New Member 16 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Is this MANN filter genuine or fake? It is my first oil change so I don't have a comparison. Compared to online photos the color seems much darker and the logo is closer to the center edge. There is also a seam on the side. These photos were taken without flash. I bought this filter on eBay. What do you think? Attached Images Last edited by Greg220; 07-05-2016 at 03:47 PM..
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Abax335 Lieutenant 81 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi 6spd Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange/Rockland iTrader: (1)	should have a BMW part number on it 7 523 201
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Greg220 New Member 16 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Yes, it's aftermarket. I was surprised with the dark orange color but the OEM photo that Abax posted has exactly same color, so it looks ok. It was only $8.95 on eBay with free shipping. I wonder how sellers make a profit on these considering shipping cost and eBay fees. They must be really cheap in wholesale.
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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	It should not have a BMW marking if you bought it as MANN, in a yellow and green box. It looks similar to mine, I'd say it is a real one, from the picture. It should have come with a washer. I got mine in a pack from ECS or bavauto for almost the same price per unit, and knew these were legit. The few cents are worth the piece of mind.
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Abax335 Lieutenant 81 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi 6spd Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange/Rockland iTrader: (1)	got it didn't realize you were talking about one that wasn't branded/packed as a OEM BMW filter
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ferocity02 Colonel 553 Rep 2,085 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	Looks legit. Should also come with a crush washer for the oil drain plug, and a small green o-ring and a large black o-ring for the oil filter cap. __________________ 2013 135is DCT Carbon Black Metallic
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123Britt Captain 308 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT; 2008 Z4 3.0Si MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Made in Mexico I have one Mann filter says Made in Mexico rather than Made in Germany. . They look the same . .
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Gohan335i7 Captain 312 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [10.00]	hmm...
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	MANN has had a production facility in Mexico since 2004... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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