ok I did a search and read through like 40 threads and all I'm seeing is that it costs a lot and I should get it from rockauto.com

does it matter what fuel filter I use? is there any better worse to use?

and anything else that may be of help thanks

 

You might be able to get it cheaper from mercedes part number A002 477 30 01

 

Just so you know it is not just a fuel filter. Mercedes was very thrifty and integrated the fuel pressure regulator into the fuel filter which is part of the reason it is not cheap. You can also try Rob at NW I think he carries them too.

 

FF868 at Autozone is $39.99 here.

 

Why are you replacing the fuel filter? I've always been under the impression that the fuel filter only needs to be replaced when it's clogged (the engine runs rough). Even a new filer can get clogged by contaminants in the gas.

 

50,000 mile service recomends changing it and i'd rather spend the money for proper maint. than not

 

I won't fault anyone that wants to do things by the book. But sometimes I question the manufacturer's motive for maintenance recommendations as creating business for the dealers. What I said in my previous post was told to me by an independent mechanic that serviced my cars for over ten years.

 

on most other cars I'd agree with you, I've never changed a fuel filter in a car I've owned. However being that the SRT-6 engine replacement cost is very high, I'd rather be more prone to keeping everything by the book and I mean what's 140 bucks every 50,000 miles.

I'm mainly just concrned with getting the best product since I'm getting it done.

 

I just did the Service B on my SSB and that checklist in the owners service booklet says to replace the cabin filter and the fuel filter....... I did the cabin filter... not sure about the fuel filter as I only have 12K on it and it is a real PITA..... maybe when it get warmer...

 

be careful about local auto parts fuel filters. the part number has been supersceeded with a new one, there is an updated one. they look the same externally, im not sure what was changed internally.

we can get the new bosch filters/regulators for $40, ill get them on our website

 

I recently changed mine at 52k miles and there was all kinds of black gunk/stuff that came out of it. I would recommend anyone with higher milage to change it out.

 

Does anybody have a how to on changing the fuel filter on these cars, or is it not very painstaking?

 

thanks for adding them to your website, I'd much rather give you guys some money than some random website