Filter Guide V6

Major product groups

Oil Filter: 501

Fuel Filter: 503

Cabin (Pollen) Filter: 507

Air Filter: 502

Part number breakdown

The final digit represents brand of product such as, MANN.

The first three digits represent the product group i.e. Oil filters.

501 22 019 9

The following two digits identify the vehicle marque for example, Mercedes, MANN, Mahle.

The next three digits are sequential as and when new products are added to the portfolio.

OPTIMAL brand identifying digit: F

Bosch brand identifying digit: 7

Mahle brand identifying digit: 4

MANN brand identifying digit: 9

Brand positioning

LKQ Range

Aftermarket

Premium Aftermarket

O.E.

When we talk about OE, these are filter manufacturers that are Original Equipment with vehicle manufacturers. Meaning they come off the production line fitted to these vehicles.

When we talk about Aftermarket these are filters that meet everyday demand.

When we talk about Premium Aftermarket these filters are matching OE and are of premium quality. OPTIMAL is positioned as premium, but we have priced to be competitive like Crosland.