Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Ferrolanoman on September 12, 2011, 16:16:08

Title: oil, air, fuel filters
Post by: Ferrolanoman on September 12, 2011, 16:16:08

As I get ready for my first do-it-yourserlf service to my 1970 280SL , I'd like to ask for a little help in choosing the most popular and readily available filters (oil, air and fuel), as well as a good oil brand and weight. I drive fewer than 1K miles per year and I live in Boulder, CO. Finally, I change oil/filter once a year, air filter every five years and fuel filter every three years. If at all possible, at least the oil filter, I want to buy it locally.
TIA

Title: Re: oil, air, fuel filters
Post by: ja17 on September 13, 2011, 06:23:28

Get some good quality filters especially the oil filters.  Mann, Knecht, Mahle, Hengst are some good ones. Some seals come with the oil  filter kit, order the other three rubber o-rings.  Check the tech manual for all the details and part numbers.