R50/53 vaico fuel filter
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vaico fuel filter
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Mini/2003/R50/F2/709/26194507
What are peoples opinions of the vaico fuel filter vs the own fuel filter. The price difference is considerable. (see link above.) Just wanted to see if anyone has had issues with the vaico filter.
Thanks in advance.
What are peoples opinions of the vaico fuel filter vs the own fuel filter. The price difference is considerable. (see link above.) Just wanted to see if anyone has had issues with the vaico filter.
Thanks in advance.
In this thread, Way and Grassroots Garage both recommend OEM.
I would concur, just given the frequency, and involvement for replacement.
the aftermarket filters themselves seem to be OK (as far as fit), it is the seals that are provided with these kits that don't fit. I have yet to see them sized properly. I would venture a guess that the filter media on the OE is a better quality as well. If you really want to save what amounts to less than $30 on a job that only needs to be done every 60-100K miles (or never, according to MINI 
) then you get what you pay for.
) then you get what you pay for.
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