Wondering what everyone who changes (or buys) their own oil filters is using? Looks like the OEM is Purflux? I always used Mahle on the c230 and thought they were oem...

 

I like the OE filter with the zig zag pattern, I believe it's designed for the 10k mile intervals. I don't know who makes it, may be multiple manufacturers, Mahle makes good stuff, so does Hengst. The ones I get say "Made in France"

 

I just get the Mann filters on Rockauto. Although you could just get them on FCPeuro and take advantage of their lifetime warranty. But it might cost you as much to send back the old filter so maybe get their oil change kit so it's worth it to get free oil changes for life.

 

Oil Filter

 

oem or oes

 

I used to use Mahle filters on my VWs... on my Volvos and Mercedes I've been using Mann air and oil filters exclusively they are indistinguishable from the Mercedes branded filters. now, i haven't had my w212 long enough to need a filter, so....

 

I'm not a fan of stroking the dealer's ego or lining their pockets. But I do buy their OEM oil filter, at wholesale ($18-$20 or so). It documents that I regularly got the filter there, too.

 

When it comes to oil filters I stick with the OEM ones. I buy mine wholesale from my dealer for $13 and change. Pretty reasonable and does exactly what its supposed to do.

 

I use this in my E550 - $10 online

MANN-FILTER HU 7025 Z Oil Filter - Cartridge

Good comparison there -- thanks

That's a good point -- about having it documented

 

Purflux. I do 7500-8K OCI's.