There seems to be a rush to get these Mann filters from Advance Auto, but I'm curious why there're better than the Mercedes OEM filters listed at some dealers on-line for $11.25 (no tax, free shipping for orders >$50 or so), for instance OE Discount Parts

Are the Mercedes OEM filters paper, and is that why the Advance Auto filters are better?

 

All the Walmarts in the Bay Area don't carry 0W-40 in the biggee size only 1qt.

 

I'm happy to pass this information on.
I've found some Great deals that other members have found and posted.
That's what makes this group great!
Owners helping (and amusing) each other.
It will be interesting to see how long this price lasts.
Until the price changes, Happy Hunting.

 

Went to MY Advance Auto and found what I THINK is the right one ... help me out here, ok, guys?

Mine does not say "Mann" on it - only "Made in Germany 080910".

It has the same coloring as the one pictured in the OP.

The one in the 76 box looks quite different and cheaper - no stringy webbing around the element like this one has.

Did I buy the right Fleece filter? If so, I am going back to get one more - that way, I am done buying Filters for the next two years or so!

 

Boogers, we only have Pep boys, Kargen and Autozone. I went to all 3 today. Pepboys have the L25276 and the L25277 side by side and the latter was $28.49, the other stores didn't even carry Purolator.

 

Advance Auto is the store that carries the Purolator L25277 for $11.49. Pep Boys carries the same filter for $28.00.

 

I already knew there are no Advanced Auto Parts in Kalifornia, but they have the same $11.49 price online, with free shipping if I buy 8. Perhaps I can find another member to split the order with me!

 

I've been buying oil from Wal-Mart for several years now. I've looked at 3 different stores in my area and none of them carry a 5 qt container of Mobil 1 0w40. The pricing above makes me think the oil might be Wal-Mart's brand of synthetic, which typically sells for $5.99/qt in local stores around me. (Not saying it is or isn't; just stating what I see here in SC stores. If it is Mobil 1 in a 5 qt container, consider yourself lucky and I'm jealous!) I've been using Wal-Mart's synthetic in my vehicles for several years and never had any issues. And the last time I researched the source of Wal-Mart's synthetic, Mobil had the contract for Wal-Mart. So Wal-Mart synthetic is a variation of Mobil 1 most likely. Is it exactly the same? Who knows. But if it is, Wal-Mart gets a huge price break.

 

Just picked up a set of filters. Thanks.
Walmart by me carries the 0W-30 in the 5qt. containers.

 

Aweome, went to advance auto today and picked up mine for $11.49...Can't believe the low price!

 

looks like I will head that way too...and our walmart is hit and miss w/ the 5 gal containers...have to buy when its there ready or not...

 

Yep ... picked up two myself. Just like the man said 11.49 @ Advance Auto !

Thanks for the tip !

 

Would someone be so kind to answer this question please?

 

I just bought two from for $10.25 ea.. Free 2 day shipping if you have Prime.

 

The answer to that question is NO. MB oem is fleece but many dealers prices aren't that low so when we find them at a good price, we buy.

 

I buy these for $8.95 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281179895360?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

I have seen some that have a "EVOTOP" (apparently Evotop is MANN's term for metal-free eco-friendly filters) logo and others that do not. Apparently just when the filters were made (mine were made in Germany but do not say "EVOTOP").

 

great find Thank You

 

Here's the MB filter mentioned above... plenty available! Only $5.99 w/ free shipping

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 very much doubt that the filter is a name brand, it does say after market. Still it might be OK in my lawn mower though.

You know the old saying, "Don't send a boy to do a Manns job".