Mahle or Nissen Radiator Replacement?
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2010 ML550 VIN WDC1641722A564750, 2010 B180
Mahle, Nissen or Hella Radiator Replacement?
Need to replace the radiator in my 2009 ML550 (side tank leaking just under top radiator hose connection). Mahle, Hella and Nissens avilable at essentially the same price. Mahle is OE I understand, but that doesn't mean I'm getting an original quality part, given spare parts have been lowering in quality overtime.
Anyone with any views on which or experience with these? Always tempted to go the OE but not sure if in today's world of German brands made in China that stands for much with a radiator. Nissens supposedly made in Denmark and BER Hella in the USA?
Many thanks
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Anyone with any views on which or experience with these? Always tempted to go the OE but not sure if in today's world of German brands made in China that stands for much with a radiator. Nissens supposedly made in Denmark and BER Hella in the USA?
Many thanks
#radiator
Last edited by BlackML550; Apr 29, 2025 at 02:02 AM.
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Need to replace the radiator in my 2009 ML550 (side tank leaking just under top radiator hose connection). Mahle, Hella and Nissens avilable at essentially the same price. Mahle is OE I understand, but that doesn't mean I'm getting an original quality part, given spare parts have been lowering in quality overtime.
Anyone with any views on which or experience with these? Always tempted to go the OE but not sure if in today's world of German brands made in China that stands for much with a radiator. Nissens supposedly made in Denmark and BER Hella in the USA?
Many thanks
#radiator
Anyone with any views on which or experience with these? Always tempted to go the OE but not sure if in today's world of German brands made in China that stands for much with a radiator. Nissens supposedly made in Denmark and BER Hella in the USA?
Many thanks
#radiator
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I got Nissens for my R500 about a month ago, seemed alright to me. I chose Nissens mostly because that was what was available from FCP Euro. Actually got two- first one arrived with shipping damage, FCP was pretty quick and easy about sending a replacement.
