MAHLE OC-575 Micro-Star Yamaha Oil Filter.

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Thanks for sharing pnelson. Did an oil change with a Mahle yesterday before viewing this. Looks like they are a good choice.
 

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Sad FRAM has turned into a cheap rag of a filter!

The Mahle is well made, like that cutter contraption they have would like to cut open the ones I have.
For the price and quality I will keep using them.
 

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I'm still a bit confused what disassembling a filter actually tells you, especially an unused one? The SAE tests for oil filters actually determine the first and multi-pass efficiency as well as the total dirt capacity. The beefier looking construction of some filters vs. other is a warm and fuzzy, but it doesn't really tell you anything about how well the filter works at filtering. I've seen numerous tear downs of used filters followed by scathing remarks about the construction of some brands. They may be out there but I've yet to see a used one opened up that has structurally failed in some manner, even among the ones heavily criticized.
 

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It's a bit preliminary but one just has to look how the Fram filter bounces around like a roll of dollar tree toilette paper and how the Mahle is solid construction with tight multiple precision folded filter media and hardware.
If you ever read stuff from the Oil guy and other test from other filter fetish testers that is what counts to making a good working filter.
One can go on about this subject but the Yam filter will most likely look the same or even less, don't know never seen one opened up.
I was just pointing out a less expensive option that works for me onto the other dollar tight wads like myself on the forum with skid plates, it's 2.5" long.
Pay anywhere between $11.00 to $18.00 for OEM x 6 that's $66.00 to $108.00 before tax.
I picked up Six Mahle filters for just under $40.00 shipped last month from Rock Auto.
To me that's 4 to 6 full tanks of gas in savings.

Not promoting this filter just passing on a good thing.
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I just ordered 4 at $4.97/each... plus shipping it came to $29.00 that's only $7.25 each. I'm in NC shipping was $9.12.

I'm counting on you guys... I didn't do any investigation just took your word that this is the right and a great filter. ::021::
 

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Just received my Mobil 1 M-108 filters from Costco.com last night for about $10 each. They are marked "Product of the USA" I think I'll stick with them.
 

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K&N had some leakage issues a while back where the hex nut is welded to the can. I suppose they've corrected that now?


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I am an OEM filter guy but if Mahle filters are made by the same company as Mahle pistons I would bet it's pretty good stuff. My only question is if we're all riding bikes made in Japan what is the big deal as to where the oil filters are made? Excluding China of course!
 

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Donk said:
I am an OEM filter guy but if Mahle filters are made by the same company as Mahle pistons I would bet it's pretty good stuff. My only question is if we're all riding bikes made in Japan what is the big deal as to where the oil filters are made? Excluding China of course!
All I know is it feels like a grenade in my hand heaver than any filter I have used in the past.
As the video shows I am thinking it's built the same way with metal internals, as long as the bypass valve does not give in it will filter.
And it's a shorty filter for skid plate guys.
Someone want's to split hairs and send off oil for a test to compare filter media filtration that's OK by me. ::026::
 

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Ramseybella said:
All I know is it feels like a grenade in my hand heaver than any filter I have used in the past.
As the video shows I am thinking it's built the same way with metal internals, as long as the bypass valve does not give in it will filter.
And it's a shorty filter for skid plate guys.
Someone want's to split hairs and send off oil for a test to compare filter media filtration that's OK by me. ::026::
If we're using weight as a measure of quality the S10 must be a keeper! ;)
 

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I am thinking about ordering the Mahle oil filter. This is an old thread, so I just wanted to make sure there have been no issues using these filters. Going on a 2016 model.

Thanks
 

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fred-houston said:
I am thinking about ordering the Mahle oil filter. This is an old thread, so I just wanted to make sure there have been no issues using these filters. Going on a 2016 model.

Thanks
Have been using them for most of the 29,000 miles. No issues.
 

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You will be pleased with these filters..
Rock Auto is the best place for Filters and Spark plugs.
My Mechanic buys NGK plugs from them as it's cheaper than the supplier. ::024::
 

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I checked the price of 3 filters (with shipping) from Rock Auto - $21.18
Found another vendor autopartskart.com and the price was $20.80
Know that this is old thread but always looking to save a little change and thought that I'd pass it along.
 
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