follow up - I went back to the auto parts chain store to "advance" my theory. Looked at the filters, and found that rascal, and it was in a "Pure O Later" box. Now I like that firm, they make their own good filters, and they rebrand some MANN filters which I use on my Land Rover (the only vehicle known that can hold its own in an oil leak contest with a W124). So I guess that while we may respect some brands, the bean counterz run everything with sharp pencil focused on costs. Moral - "LISA" (Look InSide Always).

^^ excellent

I learnt that the hard way too - since my experience I always wet the paper element filters with oil then install it. Be it can type or cartidge type.

I incorrectly install my filter once and it looked like that,some cheap filters won't stick to cap.I use Mahnn which is pureolater.I run 15w40

1) You never clearly said what brand of filter the original/failed filter was. Yes, it was made in China, but what was the name on the box? It sounds like it may have been Purolator, which should have been part # L44757, correct?

2) The OE MB filter is p/n 104-180-01-09, current MSRP is $12, or $8.10 via XXXX. EIGHT DOLLARS for a Genuine Mercedes filter. If you must save a couple bucks, the sponsor of this forum (Pelican Parts) has OEM Hengst, Mann, Knecht, or Mahle for approx $6.50 each.


I just can't fathom why anyone would buy non-OEM filters at the local McParts stores. Buy the OE or OEM, buy 4-6 filters at a time to offset shipping, and when you are down to the last 1 or 2, buy another half-dozen. The funny thing is that many times, the aftermarket Chinese filters cost more than the OE/OEM.

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Do you recommend URO oil filters?

I would imagine they are made with newspapers for filter material. Uro do not have a good repute in anything.

I wouldn't give Uro parts to my worst enemy. That would be cruel and unusual.

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What about that big URO goody box you sent me last year?!?:eek:

I was very disappointed that it didn't go off. Figures, can't trust Uro to do anything right.... sigh.

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Puro has two levels of filters, the low end is in a white box and the premium is gold colored. ( from what I recall )

According to their website there may be three levels. The PureOne filters are quite good, but not available for any MB cartridge application. Again, for Mercedes engines, only use OE/OEM. Anything else is asking for trouble.

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Puro ... sounds eerily reminiscent of Uro....

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Purolator actually sells the correct part under another part number - I think listed for the W211. The crappy part actually doesn't fit well on the stalk (flops around), and the big o-ring is undersized in thickness and can cause a leak at the cap.
I notified them like 3 years ago, but to no avail.

I always look also as,Purolator had Mahnn filters,and STP too.I had one collaspe to but I thought it was the 20w50 oil.