Originally Posted by Utah12
Beware, the filters you found for $5-$8 are paper filters and not fleece as the OEM are. The fleece ones can also be found on the Mecedes (fastlane) and are $17 to $19 each.
Agree with Utah12, the Last place to cut cost, engine components are vital, best possible flitration will prevent you having to shell out about 3K on pre mature engine failure,
Think about it what would you think if surgeon patched you up with kleenex and piece of scotch tape
rather than proper bandages, it would work but you would be open to infection.