In a message dated 8/19/2007 7:56:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am going broke buying air filters for my three 300d's. The Kalifornia version air filter at almost 50 bux a pop really hurts. What I am looking for are some ways and wisdom to get some more service life out of the air filters. Yes, all the usual stuff has been looked at and brought up to spec. The seals, the hoses and pipes, everything. All are tight. Silica on the oil analysis is in the cellar so I know the system is tight. And I particularly dislike any air filter with the K and N name on it., I live in Phoenix, drive mostly on roads and freeways. Problem is that I can get hardly 2500 miles out of a air filter. Usually less, much less miles. My criteria is holding the filter up to bright sunlight. If I can not see daylight through the folds in the filter, then to me it is plugged and needs replacing. I remember years ago seeing some domestic Purolator filters that had a washable sock over the main paper air filter. But I have never seen such a set up for a MB. I am sure that something can be rigged, but that would entail a smaller diameter, non standard air filter for the housing So, any ideas or help is greatly appreciated. Marshall in Phoenix Marshall, I live in Phoenix, drive mostly on paved roads, etc and get about 30,000 miles out of my air filters, sometimes tapping them on the cement if I am in there for other reasons, like replacing the rubber housing mounts. A dirty filter is more efficient at removing smaller particles than a clean filter. Do your filters turn black, as in excessive blowby, or just look dirty? If black, you may be over filling your crankcase with oil. I think most of us agree that you should never fill oil in to the full mark on the dipstick, leave it 1/2 to 1 quart below full. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
