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).

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^^ 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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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