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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
They havn't made cars that use these filters in 20 years.
I have been using OE filters in my 603 as well as Mann, Bosch, and Hengst since I got it. And since no alternative exists I think its safe to assume that all 603's and most 617's have been running on these filters since new.
I don't beleive a problem exists, I think this has been blown out of proportion. With either a 603 or 617 has there been one documented engine failure that can be traced back to a failed oil filter?
When MB spec'd these filters out over 20 years ago, their engineer's agreed that this was an acceptable filter media, and given the many hundreds of thousands of miles these engines last, I believe were correct in this.
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These filters were not built like this when the engines were under warranty. The quality control is no longer an issue with MB since they don't have to pay for the consequences.
For me, this discussion comes down to the question of: Why take the chance when there is no upside? - only a downside.