MrCheapwrench:
Originally Posted by
dedwards0323
The 229.3 & 229.5 oil grades per M-B were listed as suitable for the M-B model years of 1998 thru 2004. Since the XFire is based off the SLK-320 platform from this era, these oils are suitable for the 3.2 liter V6 in our cars. The 229.5 (per M-B) was formulated for model years beginning with 2005 (but could be used as a replacement for 229.3) and has an extended operating range - oil changes could be pushed out. M-B also stipulated to accomplish this, the fleece-type filter had to be used. I'm guessing that using the paper-type filter meant you had to change the oil per the 229.3 spec.
Originally Posted by MrCheapwrench
Forum Folks,
Just a quick question... what is a "fleece-type filter"? And please provide a brand name. In my other cars I use WIX filters or a Napa filter that is made by WIX.
Thanks in Advance... Andy
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