https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=20162

 

Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking about changing my own oil for the first time. So far, my parts list contains:

1. one fleece filter, Chrysler part #5102905AB
2. 8.5 quarts of Mobil 1 5W40 synthetic oil
3. an oil pump
4. some clean, dust free rags
5. an oil filter wrench (suggestions?)

Anything else?

 

Use Mobil 1 0W40.

 

napa still have the paper filters , but list the fleece filter in the order book

 

The story that I got was that the "stringed" (older) filters are cheaper than the "banded" (newer) ones. With our ever decreasing value of the dollar the "stringed" filter becomes the one the dealership stocks. Simply put, it is to keep profits as high as they can be.

I feel like I am going to break the "stringed" filter apart when trying to put it on the enclosure!

 

I understand that Mercedes has switched to 5W40. The story I got from the M dealer here is that's what they use for diesels, so they decided to change for all???

 

still no answer from wix or napa or O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

I can't tell you about aftermarket filters but the MB part number for the fleece is A000 180 26 09 and the Mopar number is 05102905AB , dealer cost is $18.55 and they want to make money so dont expect to buy them much under $26.00 or so. I have access to live stocking information and there is plenty in the Mopar and MB system so don't listen to all the part number change stuff.

 

4 pak FLEECE FILTERS part # A000 180 26 09 $57.34
Fits all years of Crossfire Coupe and Roadster models

http://www.germanfilters.com/2004-me...k-p-56159.html

 

Great find....

 

Just to confirm (I'm losing track of all of the part numbers), the "4-fer" offer is for the fleece filters?

By the way, I went to the Purolator web site and found the part number shown on the germanfilters link for a Purolator equivalent does not exist in Purolato's lookup data base.

--------------------------- Bill

 

I buy some parts for my GTI and Crossfire from GermanAutoParts.com

They have the Mann Fleece filter for $11.01 each. They also carry the Hengst fleece and the Mahle fleece filters as well.

For those who want to run paper filters, GermanAutoParts also has paper filters from all three manufacturers.

http://www.germanautoparts.com/beta/...E2/271/4410977

 

I also have a GTI and Crossfire and I came upon this website for the WIX 57078 for only $9.69 .

http://www.fleetfilter.com/SearchResults2.asp

 

The 4 pak link is for FLEECE FILTERS.
I don't think Purolator has Fleece Filters.

 

Thanks but the credit is actually due to someone else here a long time back that posted the link.
I just saved it and bought a 4 pak of FLEECE FILTERS and saved the link.
I post it whenever this subject comes up.

 

Hey Valyryderguy, will these filters work in the 2005 Coupe Limited? Thanks!

 

They work on any year Coupe or Roadster. All years engines are the same.
I don't know if they work for a SRT6.

 

Thanks! I have the 2005 Coupe so I am gonna order these. You know, one for now, one for later, and later, and later!

 

I'm in the process of selling my SRT-6, but thought I'd pass on a little bit of extra info for this thread.

At least three companies make fleece filters that fit the Crossfire.

MANN

Hengst

Mahle-Knecht

(See http://www.germanautoparts.com/Merce...E2/271/4612755 for a seller that offers all three.)

The various MB and/or Chrysler brand filters are all likely made at various times by whoever wins the contract that go around. All are OEM suppliers and will make filters with factory MB (and in some cases AMG) markings.

 

The Napa FIL 7078 oil filter is a Mann HU 718/5 fleece filter (stamped on the filter). That is the Mann filter that Chrysler and Mercedes stocks for our engines under their own part numbers. They are $17.xx at my local Napa, and with a business discount I am buying them for $12.xx. However, it is not the filter that Napa lists for the Crossfire, but is listed for the Mercedes SLK. If you ask Napa to sell you a filter for the Crossfire they will hand you a paper filter. So, you need to ask for a FIL 7078.