A procurement specialist compares MAHLE piston rings, the LX 3497 air filter, 2.75 exhaust piping, and water pumps against budget alternatives. Four years of expensive mistakes, distilled into a practical buying guide.
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Continue readingAfter 7 years and 16 documented sourcing mistakes, I put together the checklist I wish I'd had in 2017. How to verify MAHLE filters, gaskets, and electronic modules before you order.
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