Mahle Air Filter

Replaced my original OEM filter on my 4-Cyl 2TR-FE (2011) at 17k miles. I noticed that dirt was making it past the seal (lower-right is the worst spot).

Originally bought a Napa Gold 9155 ($15). It didn't fit well, and had a hard plastic rim, which probably won't seal well.

Took it back and bought a Mahle ($25) on Amazon. Wow! What a nice product. It has a nice foam gasket around it making for a better, and appears much heftier than the Napa. Pleats are much deeper than the Napa, making for higher capacity. Well worth the extra $10.

Just mentioning this in case other Taco-ites are in the market for an air filter. If you can afford the Mahle, consider it.

 

I think that OEM is still the best. I am sure that it's cheaper as well.

 

Looks intriguing.

 

Mahle makes a good product. Ran some of their stuff in my BMW before and always satisfied.

 

Mahle makes good stuff for Volkswagens too. That is the air filter I am gonna use when I am due. Good find

 

Nice German filter made in China. No thanks I'll stick with the Toyota one made in the US.