After 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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Continue readingA parts procurement manager shares 8 years of mistakes—including Mahle Black Diamond head gaskets, a Mahle original turbocharger, and a 2022 Tacoma oil filter—that led to a $28,000 verification checklist. Also answers 'what fog light bulb do I need' and a water heater thermostat side lesson.
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