The 1984 190E 2.3 & all 16V's do use the same cartridge style filter. ALL other 2.3's use the same spin-on filter as the M103 engine. ALMOST the same as a VW & OR BMW filter, but with a special anti-drain check valve that most other filters DON'T have!!!

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