Which Filter to pick for CLK 500?

[maverickfhs]

Just need some opinion about picking up an oil filter.

Currently, I have a Mann, but thought to ask experts who know better than me.

Which one should I pick? Or stick to Mann?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Engine-Oil-Filter-Fleece-Premium-Quality-0002609-2pcs-/251635193081?hash=item3a96a054f9:g:iqYAAOSwaA5WhVt%205&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-OE-Quality-Oil-Filter-Hengst-Made-in-Germany-0001802609-E11H02D155-/141275403262?hash=item20e4ab93fe:g:l4YAAOSwuTxV-fbv&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mann-Filter-HU71...526.m2548.l4275

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Engine-Oil-Filter-Seal-Ring-Fleece-Greenline-OEM-Qty-0001802609-/201245688938?hash=item2edb2d846a:g:5JsAAOSwj0NUlFe%20F&vxp=mtr


Thank you.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Stick with Mann/Mahle. They are known high quality filters. Don't over think it.

 

[DoubleWasp]

OEM Fleece Purflux for the win.

 

[splinter]

M112 & M113 =

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: splinter
M112 & M113 =

Thanks, yeah it's M113 and have same filter in use currently. Will stick to it. Thanks

 

[goodtimes]

I used to use the MB branded which is the same as the Mann except MB sells it as their OE part. Probably it goes through extra final inspection and has the MB parts warranty. There is a holographic seal on the box. I would be careful on ebay for fakes. The white synthetic media shown appears the same as the Purolator Boss which someone here said was 99%@40 micron efficiency. That would be a personal opinion if that efficiency is OK, for me it is. It's the reason I would use the Boss, MB uses similar if not the same media.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: goodtimes
The white synthetic media shown appears the same as the Purolator Boss

Yep. Mann owns Purolator, don't they? Guessing that's why the Purolator synthetic fleece filters appear identical...

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4085846/Purolator_Boss_PBL25277#Post4085846

 

[Bluestream]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Stick with Mann/Mahle. They are known high quality filters. Don't over think it.
Or Hengst

 

[Bluestream]

Originally Posted By: goodtimes
I used to use the MB branded which is the same as the Mann except MB sells it as their OE part. Probably it goes through extra final inspection



Ya think??

 

[maverickfhs]

Thanks, will stick to mann!

 

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
I used to use the MB branded which is the same as the Mann except MB sells it as their OE part. Probably it goes through extra final inspection



Ya think??

Probably, as I wrote. See the box with authentication seal and MB logo on the filter? Mann doesn't have that. That costs extra for that assurance. Probably they do something like inspect more. Many companies do the same thing. Probably doesn't mean definitely. That's why I wrote probably.

 

[RooflessVW]

OE, Hengst, Mahle, Mann.

My order of preference, but you can interchange them freely.

 

[maverickfhs]

Do you know part number of OE or Mahle? Thanks.

 

[Bluestream]

Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
I used to use the MB branded which is the same as the Mann except MB sells it as their OE part. Probably it goes through extra final inspection



Ya think??

Probably, as I wrote. See the box with authentication seal and MB logo on the filter? Mann doesn't have that. That costs extra for that assurance. Probably they do something like inspect more. Many companies do the same thing. Probably doesn't mean definitely. That's why I wrote probably.

If you are trying to rationalise paying more for the OEM filter, then sure, they go through extensive QC inspection that MANN doesn't bother to do...

 

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Originally Posted By: Bluestream
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
I used to use the MB branded which is the same as the Mann except MB sells it as their OE part. Probably it goes through extra final inspection



Ya think??

Probably, as I wrote. See the box with authentication seal and MB logo on the filter? Mann doesn't have that. That costs extra for that assurance. Probably they do something like inspect more. Many companies do the same thing. Probably doesn't mean definitely. That's why I wrote probably.

If you are trying to rationalise paying more for the OEM filter, then sure, they go through extensive QC inspection that MANN doesn't bother to do...


I'm not rationalizing anything. You pay extra for a MB logo on a part because it has the MB warranty. Toyota same thing, Denso parts cost much more with the Toyota logo on them. If someone wants OE they have to pay the mark up. Except Toyota Denso oil filters, those are a bargain.