Today was going to be the day I tackled my first XF oil change so off to Wally World to get my Mobil One 0w40.OK, Then I went looking for a filter, first stop Chrysler. Don't worry I stopped there top get a price and actually look at the filter, not to buy (stealership and all). Of course none in stock and at $36 a pop they can't be a big seller. As I was leaving there was a Sapphire Blue Roadster outside the service department. They can get me one by tomorrow. Next stop NAPA where their GOLD filter goes for $13.29. It is made by Wix which I have never heard of. Across the street Autozone has a Mobil One for $19.99 a K&N for $25.99 and a Bosch for $15.99.

Curious as to which one of the available filters others here would choose. I am leaning towards the Mobil One because I have used them with good results in other vehicles.

Mobil One
K&N
NAPPA GOLD
Bosch

 

The Purolator L25277 is actually a Mann HU 718/5 fleece filter.
See if you can find one of those.

 

Just make sure with our extended oil changes you use a fleece filter, not a paper one. NeedsWings has the Mann fleece filters: Mann Fleece Oil Filter


Edit - ala is quicker on the draw than me

 

Autozone and/or Advance Auto has them, about $12 each.
There is a NAPA number for them, same German Fleece filter -but around $18.

Oh...You won't find a Fleece filter at Walmart.

 

The Purolator filter is the same as the Mann filter that everyone raves about? It was a Purolator filter that completely failed my high-mileage oil change interval test on my M-class (takes the same oil filter). At 11,000 miles, the shape of the filter was ruined. In some places the pleats were smashed together not allowing any oil through. In other places the pleats were stretched out flat. A wix filter did a little better, but the Mercedes Benz filters were the only ones that were still in good shape after 10,000 miles. They have a support spiraled around the outside of the pleats that seems to help it hold together.

 

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Mann HU781/5 on the left and Purolator L25277 AKA Mann HU781/5 on the right.

 

I buy mine from Rob and you won't find a better price on the MANN or any other rebranded box. The NAPA you priced is most likely the paper filter. If you ask for the filter for the MB, they will sell you the fleece.

 

I just go the Benz dealership, $15 and they toss in a new plug washer.

 

All much cheaper then Needswings....

$10.95 ea here...
Mercedes Oil Filter Kit - Mann (OEM) HU718/5X | FCP Euro

$9.94 ea here...
Your Parts Search Returned 4 Part(s)

$5.99 + Free Shipping (Mann Fleece Knockoff)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-OIL-FILTER-C-CL-CLK-CLS-E-S-SLK-G-ML-R-/280649449570?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415802c062&vxp=mtr
I'll pick up 10 ea Ebay filters for $60 to cover my 2 rides for the next 50,000 miles. Change them every 10,000 mi.

 

great info guys !!! Thanks !!!

 

Yes it is! That is NOT the Purolator filter I used. I double-checked my records. I used an L25276, not an L25277. The ..76 does not have the wrap around the outside of the pleats. Very interesting, does anyone know more about the differences?

L25276



L25277

 

I found some info from our friends over at MBworld:

Apparenly Advance Auto Parts, and possible other parts stores, list the L25276 for many MB V6 engines, but the L25277 is the better filter.

Good to know. I am going to keep buying mine at the dealership though.

 

The 76 is a paper filter and cheaper. The 77 is a fiber glass filter and is what we should be using.
I had a paper filter falling apart when I got my car.

 

I just go to Rob @Needswings and know I will be getting right one and the best one.
Also can get in contact with Rob any time.
Just my $0.02

 

Use Mann fleece oil filters only.

 

Me too....got to keep ole' Rob in business if we want to continue to keep new go-fast parts coming our way. Whats a few cents between friends...

 

And Rob is also a funny guy : on his website under the filters :
Are there exceptions on other 4 stroke engines ?
Curious minds what to know how the heck that works .......

 

Just picked up the L25277 Purolator at Advanced for $12.99. So I am thinking of Thursday weather permitting. Thanks to everyone for steering me in the right direction.