Originally Posted by BRappaport
FYI...
I went to my Chrysler dealer today...and this is what I was told and showed about the Crossfire Oil Filter.
New oil filter to be used is Chrysler Part # 5102905AB which on the box is a Mercedes 000-180-26-09 Fleece filter...and the price was $45.00!! from the chrysler dealer. Dealer parts mgr said that is the new filter that is specified to be used now.
This filter ( MB# 000-180-26-09 ) replaces the Mercedes part number 000-180-31-09
I also called 4 local Mercedes Dealers parts departments and they also confirmed that the newest filter to be used and supplied is the 000-180-26-09 FLEECE fILTER....There prices ranged from $22.00 - $24.50 ( dealer dependent )
Therefore..., the website previously posted with a $14.00 price is a great Bargain and is the correct part number.
Just some updated information...
All the Mercedes dealers that I have contacted now use the 000-180-26-09 Fleece filter.
Also, they (MB Dealers ) have now switched to Mobil 1 5W40 oil instead of the 0W40 oil. This oil in now used in almost all mercedes engines. Also, the MB dealer sells it in Quarts for $5.50/qt. That was cheaper than Walmart who was selling it for $5.97/qt. The dealer said they have switch to the 5W40 due to less oil consumption...and a little better lubrecation.