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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Factory Air Filter

We just changed our factory air filter out in our C300. We opted to go with the factory filter instead of the an aftermarket performance filter. Just incase others are looking for the factory filter but don't want to pay for the Mercedes name...heres the info on the filter...

The Factory Filter is made by: Mann
Part Number is: C 3698

This filter is the exact same as the factory, except with out the Mercedes name.

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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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That is available on amazon a 2 pack for $30.56.

I buy for about $40 the mercedes one just in case they complained, but I think you're right, it looks identical even has the same number on it.

Did you notice anything from the change?

I changed mine at like 18 months, 21,000 miles, and I thought right after I noticed it was a bit more on the go. Mine was quite dirty.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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Mann is (one of )world's top car/truck/ship/... filters manufacturer(s).
Have own experience on cars and ships.(former trawler/merchant vessel chief engineer)
Use it with confidence.
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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guessing the C300 and C350 share the same filter? Anyone know if its a different MB part #?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Anyone tried the K&N filter on this? I wonder if it will marginally improve performance?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Some people on this thread have used the K&N Filter, but others avoid it because of the oil based nature of the K&Ns and stick with the OEM filters.

It won't improve performance unless your filter is already clogged with dirt.
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