Mann FilterMann-Filter C 2493 Air Filter

I have been using the make of filter for years im my German autos. They always fit great and do their job. Amazon has the price, if you order it with something else so you don't pay shipping.

Item received as described.

Quality product. Used by dealerships.

I bought it for my 1995 BMW and it replaced a MAHLE filter that I had before. The price was maybe cheaper by a dollar but definitelythe workmanship of MAHLE is better. I had to play around a little bit with the rubber on the side to make the lid snap shut properly. The paper on the filter is not as sturdy as the MAHLE. It was bending when I hold it in my hand. I would probably go back to using MAHLE again. There's nothing wrong with it though, it works with cheaper price.

Air filter replacement works great, perfect fit and should be done every 25K miles.

Good quality, fits great.

I have used Mann filters for years. I have used the C 2493 version for years. I have normally purchased via mail order from Euro 'specialty shops' in the North East.I was very pleased to see Amazon begin to stock Mann products. I ordered an oil filter and an air filter for my E36 M44. Oil filter was as expected Made in Germany. Air filter was Made in Mexico.Having the used C 2493 'Made in Germany' to compare to the Mexican import, there is no comparison. Filter media is completely different. Gasket is VERY different, much softer on the Mexican import.In a hurry, I was going to use the air filter regardless, EXCEPT... it did not FIT properly. I'd say about two pleats too wide. Air filter would not sit in the box nicely, there would be a ripple.Going back to the gasket, the German version has a very defined gasket shape on top (clean air side) to mate with the clip on cover. The made in Mexico version, the gasket is simply sort of plain rounded shape.I had to buy another brand quickly at the auto parts store and this is where I noted that the Mexican import Mann and the other brand had the same style non defined gasket.... my alternate brand fit and dropped right in, but the gasket did not mate with the upper lid well, the gasket was too rounded. Had the Mann import from Mexico fit, it would have been the same.In contacting Mann, yes, they have an alternate import source, they acknowledge it is a cheaper import. Some national auto parts stores are begining to carry this cheaper line. (Napa)For the price, BMW OE is only a few dollars more. It is of course a Mann filter, stamped BMW and in the corner stamped Mann C 2493, Made in Germany.

great price and and quality

Original Filter für meinen BMW passt perfekt

Passt wunderbar in den E36 Compact 1.9l