Which is the best Pollen Filter? Mahle vs Hengst vs Bosch vs Valeo vs Mann - Cabin Air Filtrer TEST

[@SergiuGabor]

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[@doomyro]

The purpose of the stange balls in the Mahle filter revealed : the balls dispers the flow of the air in manny directions inside the filter itself , thus keeping the air inside the filter as much as possible and evening it's distribution inside the filtering surface . The more the air stays in the filter the greater are the chances to catch particles. That technology is also used in fluids filtering . Great video and kudos for the effort put in to it ! keep it up Sergiu !

[@thesilentone4024]

Good to know I was thinking it grabbed more fine dust 😆.

[@robot11]

For me, as a romanian, this guy is marvelous, top 1 youtuber for me right now! I can finally decide what filters and oils and i'm having fun while watching ! Bafta si succes!

[@maszat1515]

I like him from Hungary too. He has a good sense of humour, and makes really useful tests.

[@wordipressi3864]

Finally somebody who tests products in europe. Really like projectfarm, but his product are not really relevant here in europe. Honestly your content is extremely great. Finally some real data to help me choose the products that i buy. Much love from switzerland.

[@VladyF]

I finally know why I'm single, it was the damn bosch filter all along!

[@SergiuGabor]

😂😂😂

[@nfreddyyy]

"Don't mind the fishy smell "

[@eMWuGSM]

After several years of wirking in automotive industries I have some conclusions for aftermarket parts. Bosch doesn't produce the filter. It's made mostly by WIX-Filtron (now MANN+HUMMEL) plant in Gostyń (Poland), Robert Bosch GMBH is only packaging them and singning their brand, the same situation with lightbulbs (I don;t know as for now, bot earlier made by Philips) and timing belts (GATES - mostly made in Legnica Poland, even my brother was working in this plant), brake pads (LPR - Italy) etc. But going back to MANN+HUMMEL FT it's producing filters for OEM (Original Equipment), OES (Original Spare Parts) and aftermarket in their own brands: Filtron, WIX, MANN and for other companies such as: BOSCH, Starline etc. in many of their plants in Poland and EU countries. Hengst is also manufactoring in several plants in Poland, Czechia (Liberec) and obviously Germany If You want more research about aftermarket brands origins I can help You.

[@DavisVagalis]

Similar story about Valeo filters. Most of them are manufactured by Filtron or Misfat, but cabin filters are manufactured by themselves. Although, still overpriced.

[@AKMCars]

Tell us about FEBI bilstein / MAHLE original / KNECHT

[@TheSilent1998]

Do you know something about Master Sport, i bought a cabin filter with active carbon, and appear to be very similar with mann, but the price is half, generally, i bought cheap cabin filter, because i chenge them at 6 months.

[@MajkelBanas]

What about Purflux filters? 🤔🙂

[@malan07]

So considering what you wrote, would you say that Flitron cabin filters are similar quality to Mann? Im asking cause Filtron filters with Protect+ technology (similar to Frecious Plus from Mann) are cheaper than some ordinary carbon filters from other manufacturers.

[@marinusapeldoorn6631]

You should be a stand up comedian. Great sense of humor. If any further tests occur please add the ridex budget brand. Very curious how they perform. As to the bacteria, throw your rotten egg mixture on the filters, let them dry to open air, and compare results after 2 months😂 explicitly note the test should be performed in a kitchen for maximum result 🙈

[@SergiuGabor]

I'll be living in my garage for the next few months if I do it in the kitchen 😂

[@a.f.1587]

Even your comment shows, how different we are. In my opinion, his comedy is a bit forced, cringe, and he should not do that. It literally makes me feel uncomfortable. He is making some very good videos, but humor is not his strong side. But we see things differently, no problem with that.

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Sergiu wherever you are this was so much fun to watch. All your reviews are. Come back man.

[@zarkozi]

Overall excellent work. Rarely you can find this level of determination on youtube. I would just suggest that it might be better if you did rotten egg test outside. Since the smell had already filled the room once you opened the jar, and the filter doesn't help much. It might be different on a windy day outside. Anyhow, thanks for doing this, it was very well done :)

[@SergiuGabor]

Thanks for your appreciation! I forgot to mention that the the rotten egg tests were performed 2 hours apart. That way, my nose came back online 😂 and the smell in the garage went away.

[@costi08]

My 2 cents: Antimicrobial layer is the finest layer in order to filter out the bacteria.. Therefore, I consider placing it the last, in order to prefiler larger particles, is the best for the filter longevity Growing in or on the filter, is the same for me

[@sven7639]

The reason why the antibacterial coating is on different sides is because he didn't pay attention to the fact that there are filters for left and right-hand drive. Be careful when ordering parts online.

[@yukineshinky8424]

Maybe it’s so that the bacteria doesn’t grow from the evaporator as they often house bacteria and mould..

[@mambalynio]

The small balls in the middle of the filter are humidity absorber media, used in desiccant cartridge filters in commercial vehicles air systems. They are used to dry the compressed air used in the braking/suspension systems to not damage/freeze the electronic/moving parts of the systems.

[@limsky8012]

Thank you. I was looking for this information in comments :-)

[@silviuCD]

I see Gabor but I don't run, I give like.

[@marcoserbe1]

Great work! Congratulations from Brazil.

[@inc6436]

You're the best !

[@SA-po2gy]

Another exceptional video! I was lucky to find this Mann filter at a great price, cheaper than the basic filter, but I didn't knew how it would perform and how does it compare with other filters because there arent any other videos like this online. This is the kind of video that really helps people. Keep up the good work!

[@victorpinana8939]

The mann filter provides good performance? Good Air flow?

[@evankolpack]

Thanks for the great content! Another aspect is how much air can pass through the filters. Some filters have excellent filtration properties, but cut down dramatically on air throughput, which can make your vents for A/C, heat and fan deliver far less CFM. For this reason, I'd say the Hengst takes the lead, or maybe ties for the lead, depending on your priorities. In a very polluted city or on super dusty country roads, of if you have bad allergies, you might prioritize filtration at all costs. If you live some place that gets very cold, or very hot, you might want that extra air throughput. Aloha!

[@WendenWarrior]

Thanks man, your videos deserve a lot more views. I had a cheap FILTRON "charcoal filter", now replaced it with the MANN premium filter, it definitely makes a difference - I notice the usual smells are gone - like when using windscreen washers, exaust smells from car in front etc. Next one I'll buy will be Mahle, as it seems to perform even better.

[@simonandrewcrane]

Good video but I'd have been interested to know the flow rate through the filters. (Will a better filter restrict air flow). When I replaced my cabin filter I swapped out the cheap non-carbon Valio filter for a Bosch carbon filter & it seemed to be a lot more restrictive.

[@fedeolivieri2038]

This is huge quality content. Keep it up! 🙏🏼. Greetings from Argentina!

[@Inatci6]

Thanks buddy, with your review I bought the Mahle Caremetix.

[@MadalinVladescu]

in DE, Hengst is considered to be a top quality filter. Nice test, thorough comparison as always. Good job :)

[@tsatsmana]

i searched the maket today for an audi A4 b9 filter (CVNA) and the Audi price was 94 euros. From the aftermarket options i found only the Bosch option for 32 euros. I would definitely love to see a comparison series between genuine and aftermarket parts. Other than that i was a bit dissapointed for not finding hengst or mahle but on the other side, been living in Athens GR and walking everywhere for the most, the dust particle retention for driving for 10 mins should probably be less worrying. thanks for the video!

[@davids9577]

Finally. A well thoughtout test for air filters. Not sure if I will find those filters in the USA, but at least I have a valid source of information. Thanks for doing such a great job on this video. Great sense of humor as well.

[@thetechlibrarian]

You can find most of these brands on rock auto.

[@eusuntbogdann]

Ești cel mai tare omule pentru toate testele și cu uleiurile și filtrele, Felicitari!!

[@yolaghy]

need to compare PURFLUX AHA378 with MAHLE LAO181 now, i'm intrigued. Great work as always. and great channel

[@DashCamSerbia]

6:15 That is the filter that I bought. It was hard to install compared to the basic filters. It is much more rigid.

[@DavidSmith488]

I never thought I'll watch a 21 minute long video about pollen filters... but honestly I didn't regret. :D Thanks for the helpful informations! I subbed and looking for your upcoming videos! ^^

[@TheAdrianoos]

I've tested activated carbon filters from Filtron, Meyle, Purflux and Mahle. And on my opinion (and my nose) the Mahle is the best of them. It provides the best airflow and absorbs the most types of unwanted fumes.

[@dragosh100]

Filtre de motorina, asteptam :D

[@moduletz]

That's some quality content right there! Congrats and thank you for the hard work you're putting into these videos, your flow and quality is improving with every release. Keep it up!

[@YulianV1990]

Looking forward for an comeback of this test with more manufacturers as Purflux especially :) those series are quite interesting. As well some summer windscreen fluid tests would be great to view and revisioned winter windscreen fluid tests too. Great job, as always :)

[@TheSilent1998]

Purflux filters are grate for the price ✌️, 5€ a standard cabin filter, 3.5€ an oil filter...

[@dmcosta]

Damn! I need to join patreon. I just changed the cabin air filters for my Honda and my wife's Mercedes 2 weeks ago! I bought the MAHLE for the Mercedes 🤘 and the Mann for the Honda. Tha Mann one is very thick and it was hard to fit on the filter box slits. I was nos really comfortable with the way it was fitted. The MAHLE although thick too was much easier. This could be due to the manufacturer design but it also shows that at least for Honda, Mann could have tested it better. Anyway, great video as always! You really should keep going! Regards from Portugal.

[@tjololot3761]

Your knowledge about this issue equals your sense of humor.....excellent! Best regards from Greece

[@velomaniaromania]

Inainte da vad testul acesta mi-am pus Mahle pe Dacia Logan :) si nu imi pare rau. Un test relevant si foarte bun care evidentieaza realitatea din teren sa zicem asa. I didnt even see this test only after I changed my cabine filter with a Mahle for my Dacia Logan. Thumbs up Sergiu! Thank you

[@Tudorgeable]

Your channel has a lot of information I was looking for for a long time, and presented in a pleasant and well structured fashion, I found a gem :D Keep up the good work!

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Thanks man keep going up your best great job respect 💯

[@doomslayer5044]

the only Gabor i dont run from

[@mihaibaltag2648]

Oh man, this video came right on spot! I am planning for the near future to change car consumables . Thanks to your videos/tests , I know what is the best for my car, many thanks for that . :D I hope that you will test also fuel and air filters :D . Keep cool ! :)

[@SergiuGabor]

Just ordered some laboratory equipment necessary for testing fuel filters 😂

[@mihaibaltag2648]

This sounds really expensive :D

[@diyal9265]

Hengst Filter is the number one for Mercedes Benz. The AMG’s use always Hengst filters. They fit very well on Mercedes. The Oil Filter from Hengst is the only filter how clicks when you put it on its place. That means that it stay on its place and the oil bypass is open. That’s why I personally would recommend Hengst filters for Mercedes-Benz cars.

[@pandabee7155]

the best reviewer out there! you deserve the most views. keep it up! more power to you

[@JohnDoe-fk3pl]

Thanx for testing it!

[@kuba1677]

Great stuff, I was going to buy Bosch Filter+, but I will go now with Mahle! :)

[@tgamet796]

Bro start till the end this video was so informative and fun to watch 😂😂, subbed ❤️

[@ciobanumarius1803]

Am folosit Mann și apoi Mahle. La început Mann s.a comportat extraordinar. Filtra și putoarea de la o Raba care mergea pe ciocalai! Dar după vreo 1000-2000 de km nu mai putea. Era ca și cum aveam un filtru simplu de hârtie. Apoi am luat Mahle. Care era cu vreo 10 lei mai ieftin decât Mann. Il am de vreo 7000 de km cred. Încă se comporta excelent. Nu întra mirosuri în masina, nu întra praf, e super. Tu mi.ai confirmat ca Mahle în cazul asta e mai bun decât Mann. PS. As fi scris comentariul în engleza dar mi.era lene. Plus ca nu știam cum se traduce "ciocalai" în engleza! 😂 Bafta.

[@LukasKraehling]

Great stuff ! Exactly what I waited for !!! Very scientific tests ! 10/10 Content.

[@artemvlasenko5362]

Best automotive Chanel on You Tube, thanks for video!

[@colesthelol]

Salut, Mersi mult pentru teste. M-ai convins si abia asteptam sa imi schimb filtrul de polen asa ca am mers pe LAO 181. Sa vedem cum se comporta in viata reala :) Spor in toate, subbed!

[@TheMorningshade]

Thank you for this video! Really liked the comparison and was really intrigued by the results.Can`t wait for the next!

[@mechanicznacytryna1474]

great test. I congratulate you on the idea of ​​conducting a meaningful test. Greetings from Poland.

[@SoorinSeptimiuCooman]

Bravo felicitari! Profi ca un vero-inginer !

[@erfanwahyuutomo8349]

Nice content no bullshit, good data, good humor. I'm your new subscriber, keep making a good content

[@jpcchanel7002]

Good video, great production quality, you will go far!

[@s1d3k1ckRO]

Great content. Was looking for a cabin air filter... Just discovered the channel. Multă baftă!

[@loczero7727]

Another detailed review, grate work Sergiu, keep it up.

[@g.reichardt3603]

Great job! Can you please "cheap" pollenfilter testing? Like Sct, Kamoka, vemo, Magneti Mareli, Mapco and Co.

[@Emysvlog]

Profesional si informativ felicitari acelasi lucru pot supne despre toate videourile de pe canal felicitari 👍

[@deprintraficadunate5325]

Very good content / info! Thank you!

[@mihaibaltag2648]

I remember one of your videos where you tested winter windscreen cleaners, maybe it is a good idea to test also summer cleaners. Here are some suggestions : Sonax, Liqui Moly , Ravenol , Würth , aaaaand some chinese pils :D .

[@SergiuGabor]

Holy moly! I forgot about those! I wanted to test them last year but I couldn't get enough bugs to smash on the windscreen 😂 If anyone has fresh bugs for sale, send me an email: [e-mail]

[@mihaibaltag2648]

@@SergiuGabor :))) bug trap device reviews are coming :)))

[@SergiuGabor]

Mihai, you're on fire tonight! 🔥🔥 2 good ideas 😂😂

[@pacolicious]

Thanks for the test. I'm new to your channel and I really like it. Up to the next haha

[@ahmedmohsen685]

Good job sergiu , nice explanation and logical

[@r0z3d]

this is great :) :) thank you! I stopped my research at your video, and will go with your recommendations :)

[@BabyLena2023]

Thank you for testing them !!!

[@ThePegi27]

Great videos as always 🫡

[@glocktown21]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! Please test the K and N cabin air filter... Curious to see how it would do..

[@yojay1]

So useful! Love the empirical results. Thank you Sergiu!

[@cohenlopez]

As an Engineer myself, solid review!! Super helpful…and I lol’ed a few times as well.

[@knuts2]

Fantastic objective testing. well done.

[@mariuscherciu3526]

Salut Sergiu!Astept o astfel de comparatie,daca se poate face si pe filtrele de ulei.Respect!

[@DashCamSerbia]

But I am yet to find an anti-TDI filter.

[@YulianV1990]

Mahle and Purflux Advanced filters do pretty good job :) as my personal experience goes

[@DashCamSerbia]

@@YulianV1990 I bought the Mann premium fiter. I usually buy Purflux, but they did not have an advanced filter for my car.

[@YulianV1990]

@@DashCamSerbia You can buy Mahle then, I prefer Purflux since they are not so popular for counterfeit at least in Bulgaria

[@ciobanumarius1803]

There is such a filter! It.s called a "particulate filter". ;)

[@DashCamSerbia]

@@ciobanumarius1803 They remove the DPF. I know those peasants. Diesel - to use less fuel. Then when those fuel saving come back in the form of expensive repairs, they remove the DPF, remove the CAT, block the EGR, chip the engine,...

[@yusufkomurcu]

You are doing great man, awesome video! 🎉🎉

[@JoseSilva-ep2ww]

Based on your earlier video, I bought the Bosch. I was between that and the Mahle, but the Bosch was cheaper so I went for it. I was really impressed by the quality, though I'm used to the normal ones. It was the first time I had one of those premium filters.

[@johnnyvdpijll2927]

does it restrict your air flow? In other words, do you feel less cooling from your airconditioning?

[@JoseSilva-ep2ww]

@@johnnyvdpijll2927 No.

[@tara5742]

I came here for answers and left happier. Great channel! Sub’d

[@spannerssockets6308]

Did you supply your test results back to the manufacturers? The automotive filters market is very contentious regarding who makes the best. Mann and Hengst for instance are both German based companies but have manufacturing all over the globe. Mann, for example, have a factory in Korea to cater for the automotive and marine industries in Korea. Mann-Hummel now own US based Wix Filters and Polish based Filtron. Mann also manufacture filters for the Bosch brand. Have you looked at brands such as BluePrint, a brand owned by Bilstein?

[@andreibugariu208]

I love your channel. Greetings from MK.

[@batkatabatev6683]

Very useful videos !!! Good job !!! Good luck and I'm waiting for new ones. Greetings from Bulgaria 😁

[@missionseven7972]

Great test. You deserve more subscribers.

[@littlebuch]

A few months ago I bought Caremetrix lao 386 by Mahle. Here you tested LAO 181. I have no idea what the difference is, but I found it much better than the bosch I usually get. Absolutely no smells, even if I am behind a smoking truck.

[@sven7639]

386 is for Audi A4, A5,Q5 - B8 Basis and PORSCHE Macan (95B) ------ 181 is for Audi A3, TT, Q3 + Seat, Škoda and almost every VW

[@emiricco2304]

Very nice Video❤ thanks for your professionality

[@razoryes4671]

Dude, you are awesome! 👏

[@TheNemique]

Great job! I love the egg test :D

[@Ladakorda]

Hello Sergio, I am admiring your videos, because most of them are pretty loaded of nice laboratory work, which I expected in some of university or special lab. But UR in garage of yours, don’t you? Screenplay is also well crafted👍Nice job

[@marianioan3520]

Mulțumim pentru video! Așteptam și varianta cu filtrele de aer.

[@mochung7213]

I love the your reaction to the rotten egg ordor test.😅

[@coalieroller5663]

thanks to this guy, mahle would be my top pick, if mahle is not available, mann it is.

[@mrevoomk4]

thanks for video i was wondering between STARK and MAHLE but i choosed MAHLE

[@maxxwellio]

thanks for this review

[@sergiupolivanez8545]

foarte tare ! bravo ! Multumim.

[@bogdanv09]

Top job as always!

[@alexandredomingues1788]

Bonjour, très bon test. Félicitation pour votre travail ! Serait il possible que vous testiez les filtres pour VW 1.2 et 1.4 TSI ? Merci par avance :)

[@normanyong6207]

You are improving. Keep it up.

[@summit111572]

Amazing content!

[@YmakandeE]

A perfect video, it have everything, informations, tech and a good sens of humour! Dumnezo :)))

[@126BEM]

Multumim ❤❤❤

[@bergeronx367]

Why wasn't there a cheaper variety among those tested? DENCKERMANN M110112A, KAMOKA 6080008

[@variovent]

Excelent, ca de obicei! O singura obiectie: trebuia sa testezi si airflow-ul. Normal ca Mahle a iesit no.1, atat timp cat are cea mai mica suprafata filtranta si cel mai gros (restrictiv) material - nu prea trece nimic, nici praful, nici aerul curat. PS: atat Mahle/Knecht, cat si Hengst fac filtre (aer/ulei/polen/combustibil/exicator etc) excelente.

[@jaq5918]

Wow! Just as i was about to get a new Airfilter

[@ErkanErdem]

Thank you! Good Job!👍

[@michaeljoyce2244]

I subscribed today. Excellent Channel.

[@MariusVerbavicius]

This is super interesting! Wonder how good is Meyle PD filters with NOx filtration.

[@Moreeke]

I always bought Bosch, thinking it would be the best. I think it's time to reconsider