Oil filter — Jaecoo 7

The Jaecoo 7 oil filter comes in three options: genuine with a Jaecoo badge, genuine with a Chery badge (the same component, different packaging), and a Blue Print aftermarket equivalent. Prices differ; filtration quality, in this specific case, practically doesn't.

When to pick genuine, and when an equivalent makes sense

On a car still under manufacturer warranty, it's usually safer to stick with genuine parts — the dealer service has no grounds to question your repair history. Outside the warranty period, an equivalent from an established maker like Blue Print is a reasonable saving with no real difference in engine protection.

• Chery OEM number: 481H1012010
• Jaecoo OEM number: F4J201012010
• Aftermarket equivalent: Blue Print ADG02153

Before you order, send us your VIN — the 1.6 TGDI and PHEV hybrid variants can differ in extra lubrication-system components, and the VIN rules out a mismatch. Find the full parts range for this model here.