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Originally Posted by W140Fan
Maybe the older ones have absorbed more "odors" and moisture and are now a little heavier? I've run into some surprisingly heavy older EVAP canisters. Also, Mercedes may have just found a cheaper supplier when they updated the part number? Just my $.02
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The old (OE) filter is a solid block while the new (Meyle) one is more like the regular cabin air filter, just thicker and with charcoal added.
$400 is a bit too steep, even for Mercedes!
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