Whoa, now. For the record, I use OE or OEM filters from Rusty for all my Mercedes. That's not what I'd call caviar. Bratwurst, maybe? When it comes to other filters, all are NOT created equal. There is some serious garbage out there. The M-1 filter is a top quality filter, but it's not cheap. I'm not sure if I'd use them or not. Maybe if I were doing extended drains. Definitely not every 3k though.
To reiterate the original point, my usage of Mobil-1 oil & extended drains is actually CHEAPER than changing dino oil every 3-4k. It's a win-win for me, I get all the benefits of synthetic usage, with basically no extra cost (or at least minimal extra cost). I'm almost afraid to mention using helium in the tyres to increase MPG and extend tyre life while improving traction. That's also sold by Exxon/Mobil. (kidding!) :-) +dm > ------------------------------ > Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:56:37 -0400 > From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter > > Talk about the ultimate anality - - Mobil 1 Filters!! > > The whole point in driving a Mercedes diesel is there are so FEW > things to worry about, coupled with low maintenance costs. It seems > utterly ABSURD to decorate the innards of a nearly indestructible > engine with the equivalent of caviar, while fattening Exxon-Mobil > profits (which aren't as high as our GNP... yet). > > > On 8/24/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The M-1 oil filter was rated fairly well, it's one of the filters I > > like and would use on my cars. I've never seen a cartridge filter > > though, only spin-ons, so no M-1 filter for MB diesels yet (although > > you can get them for M103 gassers). > > > > For more than you ever wanted to know about oil filters, read this: > > > > http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html > > > > :-) > > > > -dm
