Originally Posted by
dedwards0323
If you plan to use a paper-element filter, you need to make sure you get one from a very reputable supplier. And I'm suggesting you change your oil & filter every 3500-4000 miles to prevent the filter element from collapsing. The fleece-element filter was initially recommended by M-B for the higher grades of oil that allowed extended oil changes. And by extended oil changes, I'm talking about 10k+. With the FSS oil monitoring system in our Crossfires, and a 7000 mile oil change interval (depending on driving habits),
the paper-element filter was suitable per M-B. But again, I'll say only a paper-element filter from a very reputable supplier. And FRAM ain't on that list!
MHO
Just ran across a YouTube on M-B oil filter versus other supplier products. Spokesperson states that all M-B oil filters are fleece-element design. So my feedback above may not be totally correct regarding a M-B paper-element filter being used. FWIW
When I got my 2004 Crossfire it came with a Mercedes paper filter given to me by the dealer, somehow I acquired another Mercedes paper filter sometime later. They both came in an original Mercedes box, I never used either of them and I threw them away.
I would never allow my car to use 7,000 mile oil, I change my oil and filter every year so that means on average every 2,500 miles. Let’s face it oil and filters are cheap. So why not?
With a thorough oil drain I can put in 8 litres with no problem.