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Originally Posted by RichardM98
..............fleece filter. 
As for availability, Mobil 1 European Car Formula 0W-40 (229.5) is available from amazon ($7/qt) but may also be available at PepBoys, Kragen (in the west), O'Reilly's, Autozone, etc. Okay you get the idea. 
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Do you know what brand filters have the fleece 'guts'?
I was looking at Walmart last evening and found that they had the quart sizes only of the European Car Formula of the M1 - didn't ask if they carry the 4 qrt jug.
My mind has pretty much been made up - I will switch!
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Originally Posted by bsmuwk
Mind you, if you switch to synthetic you can expect oil leaks in places there were none before. The detergents in the synthetics will clean out that engine and any oil seals that have gummed up enough will expose any holes or cracks in the seals that have formed over time. Synthetics are better oils, but they do have their downsides.
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This is something I've read and would be concerned about as I just can't tolerate oil leaks!
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Originally Posted by Ferdman
85 DSEL, MB dealers sell the oil filter housing wrench with a male hex head to accept a socket wrench. As you have probably discoverd by now the oil filter housing is between the back of the engine and the firewall.
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Any idea the cost? I have one of this style wrenches that I purchased for another vehicle sometime along the way but no luck of it fitting!
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Originally Posted by Ferdman
It's easier to suction the old oil out through the dipstick tube than draining it from the oil pan drain hole. That's how the MB dealers do it. Consider purchasing a Griot's Garage oil/liquid extractor. I have been using one for 12 years, and it simplifies oil changes.
As for oil I use Mobil 1 15W50 in our 1995 E320. A changeover to synthetic oil at 80,000 miles should be uneventful. I switched ours over at 130,000 miles and at 165,000 miles the engine is still bone dry.
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You guys have convinced me...I will start doing a top-side oil change! You have shown me how much my life is worth. I now realize that my family will be much better off with me here rather than, well, you get the point! I will check out the oil extractor you mentioned. I have seen the MityVac 7300 online for as low as $79.
I hope that I have no issues at all with switching just as your experience has been.
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