Originally Posted by 32krazy!
if theres any chance of hurting the car why risk it? whats the paper filter cost? 7$? fleece filters are 15$ and the only filter m/b recommends for its engines. why risk any issues for 8$?
I'm seeing original equipment oil filters for CLK320 and other Mercedes with the 3.2 engine on-line, e.g. at OE Discount, for $11.25. See
OE Discount Parts.
Is there any reason to think these would not be fleece filters if that's what MB specifies?