PA2TU,

I have never seen this "white net" filter. Possibly it is only for the newer engines. When I look up filters for my Benzes at Fastlane, I see the usual MANN, Hengst, Mahle, or Bosch. All with prices $8.50 or less. Even the HUGE canister filter (Mahle) for my Porsche is only $8.
I would be interested to find out how a filter can go longer before being changed out. The filter it's self isn't going to change the amount of "dirt" in the oil. By that I mean, yes the filter could be filtering better, but wouldn't that mean it would clog up sooner?

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1999 MB SL500 (110,000 mi)
2004 Volvo V70 2.5T (220,000 mi)
2014 Tesla Model S 85 (136,000 mi)
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