Are the cartridge filters in our MB’s good for a 10K change interval? I am wondering if a filter change every other oil change would still protect my engine.

I run my gassers out to a 10K OCI with Mobil 1, but this soot issue in a diesel engine has me wondering if it is an apple to oranges comparison.

Why change the filter if it still has service life and filtering capacity left?

Does the filter even remove any soot? Probably the average soot size is smaller than the micron specification of the filter anyway. Does anyone know?

Thanks.

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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC
2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC
2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L

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