Mann oil filter for 1995 w124?

[skinnison]

I am looking at a new mechanic for my oil changes. He typically uses Mann filters. I am not sure what my current MB mechanic uses. Any thoughts on the Mann filters?

Also, I use Mobile 1 synthetic but not sure what the grade is. Do you think 5w30 is safe for here in New Hampshire? Apparently that is what he uses in his M5 roadster.

Thanks

[daddi]

MANN are one of the best filter brand in the world, Mercedes uses them original.

[engatwork]

Diesel or gas car will determine oil spec. Mobil 1 Truck and Turbo diesel if diesel engine, 0w-40 if gasoline engine.

[shadetree77]

+1 on the MANN filters; been using them for 12 years on my MB's and never had a problem

[DieselPaul]

I run Mann filters for air, fuel, oil, and power steering in my 9 Benzes, Audi, BMW, and my Jetta. Good stuff highly recommended.


As for the oil, what car is it?

[oldsinner111]

The above is true,however Benz filters are made with uncleaned cotton.It has the husk in them.

[skinnison]

Originally Posted by DieselPaul

I run Mann filters for air, fuel, oil, and power steering in my 9 Benzes, Audi, BMW, and my Jetta. Good stuff highly recommended.


As for the oil, what car is it?

It is a 3.2L gas engine. There are quite a few recommended spec's for the climate I live in:

Below -13 to above +86 0w30 or 0w40
Above -13 to above +86 5w30 or 5w50
Above -4 to above +86 10w30, 10w40, 10w50, 10w60

Where I live it occasionally gets to -13, (like once a year). I'm thinking 5w30 is probably good. Someone recommended 0w40 but I am not sure what the side effect of running it would be if the outside temp hardly ever gets that low.

[DieselPaul]

Originally Posted by oldsinner111

The above is true,however Benz filters are made with uncleaned cotton.It has the husk in them.

Substaniate your claim.