kevink2

I thought the switch to non-fleece filters was only for the M271 (C250) , and not the M272 (C300/350). The switch from 13K to 10K miles for the W204 was well before the release of the C250, as I understand it, and not synchronic, as you suggested.

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Sportstick

If I've misunderstood the history, I stand corrected.

Ed46

Can someone clear up an oil filter question? On the MB 2012 C250, what is the correct oil filter number for Mann? For Mahle? I am getting conflicting information. Is the Mann HU 514 x or HU 514 y? Is there a difference between the two? Thanks

mac911

If all else fails, buy this first filter from the dealer. Take note of the Mann number that should be on the end of the filter itself, if you want to go that route next time.

Also, it's just me, but I like to do the early oil changes with the dealer. They seem more receptive to warranty work and whatnot when you have a relationship with them as a customer. Again, your mileage (and luck) will vary.

kevink2

+1 ^

Ed46

Thanks, mac911.

I finally got a straight answer from the dealer. It is the Mann HU 514 y. Mann makes the original equipment filter for Mercedes. These can be ordered from Application Associates; otherwise, they are most difficult to find. Advance Auto Parts says they have them, but they do not...yet. They probably will, soon.

This was an uphill experience. I've never had quite this much trouble finding a correct answer. Being a certificated FAA Powerplant mechanic, and taking care of Porsches for more than 25 years, I'm okay with doing this myself. But I appreciate the advice. The warranty is my biggest concern.

Thanks again. I have a feeling you own a Porsche also.

mac911

Good to hear you got the answer.

Amazon will likely carry the filter eventually. Right now they have a 514, but not the Y, they have a X which is for the older 4 cylinder supercharged engines.

The one good thing, unless a dealer isn't close by, a Mercedes oil filter typically has a minimal markup.

I used a Mann on my C Class and a Mercedes branded (identical part) on my SLK a few months ago. The Mann was $10 on Amazon and the genuine was $14 at dealer.

katuga

Thread started 7 months ago and good thing,... only 3 pages.
I was expecting to come across a DIY with step by step intructions for a 2012 C250....like what the OP is expecting, I guess. But 3 pages of yadah, yadah, ...and nada! I feel sorry for yah OP but did you manage to get the oil changed yourself? Mind sharing a DIY for C250 owner?
Not sure if there is one posted here but I'm still searching

MDMercedesGuy

Gladly.

I won't be able to post it until later this evening however. One thing I ended up doing was using my topsider to suck the oil out - after I got it up on the ramps, I decided I did not want to mess with dropping the belly pans and such.

It was quite the painless oil change after I got the filter detached from the housing.

mac911

I love the topsider method. Honestly, as silly as it sounds, I think that is a good reason to buy a Mercedes. It makes it so much easier. Newer BMWs no longer have a way to do the topsider method as there is no dipstick tube.

mac911

This should probably be its own thread, but I thought I would add...

On the newest Mercedes engines (the new V6s and V8s), Mercedes seems to be saying goodbye to Mann filter for oil filter process.

The new V6 (like if you have the newest C350 or SLK350, the 60 degree new engine), they use this PURFLUX filter (L394). Impossible to find in US except for dealerships (Mercedes branded). Purflux has the same corporate owner as Fram. As much as I don't like Fram, perhaps one day in the future Fram will have a relabeled OEM L394 filter since they have the same parent company.


I think the owners of these newest V6 & V8 engines will miss the easy availability of the Mann filters (on amazon and whatnot) that they enjoyed with the older engines.

The good thing, oil filters are never much money even at MB dealer (and the long interval for change makes the cost minimal).


Well, a lost of us on the forum still have the old V6 with the easy to find oil filter and the updated turbo 4 cylinder as mentioned in this thread, C250 uses a Mann. It is a slightly newer Mann filter, so it's not highly available yet, but I suspect it will be soon.