Cleaned Air Filter

tai230k · 05-17-2007

I noticed that my car hasn't been performing well lately. I guessed it was my air filter and I guessed right. Check out all that build up. The filters weren't all that dirty but it sure trapped a lot of debris. (BTW i have 12,000 miles on my car)

**Ynot** · 05-17-2007

That's ugly, good thing it's easy to remove and clean, I suggest member's clean their's twice a year.

412driver · 05-17-2007

Been four wheelin??? That would definately cause poor performance.

OK, my smilys are missin agin....

who took um???

**etyu** · 05-17-2007

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Originally Posted by 412driver

Been four wheelin??? That would definately cause poor performance.

OK, my smilys are missin agin....

who took um???

Doug, to see the other smileys (after hitting quote on a thread or post), on the box at the right hand side, there is a link marked [More] towards the bottom of the box. Click on this and you'll see more smileys and banana smileys. Also you'll see the text shortcut for the different smileys. To attach smileys you can click on them or use the text shortcut.

Hope the above helps.

**etyu** · 05-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

That's ugly, good thing it's easy to remove and clean, I suggest member's clean their's twice a year.

Mine is about due for inspection and cleaning, hope I get time to do it this weekend. I remember installing the Green Air filters in mid to late December 2006.

**F111F** · 05-17-2007

I changed to my Green Filters two weeks ago and found the same mess! Lots of leaves, etc. And the filters looked like they trapped a sandbox.

Really sad to think what is happening to my front end, since they use sand to help with the ice which we had at least 4 or 5 times this year. That is why I put on a clear bra.

N4PWJ · 05-23-2007

i chnaged my filters month or so ago, and my airbox was nowheer enar as dirty as this. good job cleaning it! just goes to show that cleaning your airbox every now and agai is essential.

Connecticut Roy · 05-23-2007

F111F - where did you get the clear bra. I am interested in protecting the nose of mine also. Any issues with is peeling or yellowing?

**jbanks15** · 05-23-2007

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Originally Posted by Connecticut Roy

F111F - where did you get the clear bra. I am interested in protecting the nose of mine also. Any issues with is peeling or yellowing?

check with tinting shops. a lot of them are expanding into that market. i originally had ventureshield and still do for lights, mirrors bumper and grill, but when my nose and fenders got damaged, the body shop referred me to a tinting place and they ordered clear bra and put it on themselves. no yellowing or peeling. and i am in florida with that hot sun! good luck!

**F111F** · 05-23-2007

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Originally Posted by Connecticut Roy

F111F - where did you get the clear bra. I am interested in protecting the nose of mine also. Any issues with is peeling or yellowing?

Actually ordered it off of E-Bay and then had my tint shop put it on. With a black car no yellowing. Some edges didn't stay down like I would have liked (darn the F1 front end), but it save the front from some bad truck/rock damage. Same stuff they use on a military aircraft. I saw one on a white Corvette, and the Texas sun had severally yellowed it, so the owner (who owns the tint shop) was slowly removing it. Much cheaper than having MB dealer put it on.

fastnfurious · 05-23-2007

Any update on when the green air filters will be in stock again at the SLK store?

**alroumi** · 05-24-2007

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Originally Posted by fastnfurious

Any update on when the green air filters will be in stock again at the SLK store?

Last Ive heared was within a week.

**WhiteRabbit** · 05-27-2007

I just checked my 06 SLK 280 and it does not have those grates in the air passage on either side. Is my car missing them or has Mercedes stopped using them in newer cars? Or are they used in AMG models only?

**etyu** · 05-27-2007

I don't have them (grates) in my 2006 SLK 280.

JOC · 06-03-2007

How the hell do those leaves even get in there? Just from driving during the fall or something?

**-1-** · 06-03-2007

Hey Connecticut Roy, so you have a 2005 Andradite Green SLK. Wolly says only four? What's the story with yours, besides it green

?

**reallife** · 06-04-2007

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Originally Posted by SLK280DS

I just checked my 06 SLK 280 and it does not have those grates in the air passage on either side. Is my car missing them or has Mercedes stopped using them in newer cars? Or are they used in AMG models only?

I don't have them in my 06 SLK 55 either. I ordered my green filters last week.

05-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
tai230k SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cleaned Air Filter I noticed that my car hasn't been performing well lately. I guessed it was my air filter and I guessed right. Check out all that build up. The filters weren't all that dirty but it sure trapped a lot of debris. (BTW i have 12,000 miles on my car)

05-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	That's ugly, good thing it's easy to remove and clean, I suggest member's clean their's twice a year. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been four wheelin??? That would definately cause poor performance. OK, my smilys are missin agin....who took um???

05-27-2007	#13 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 368 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	I just checked my 06 SLK 280 and it does not have those grates in the air passage on either side. Is my car missing them or has Mercedes stopped using them in newer cars? Or are they used in AMG models only? __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

05-27-2007	#14 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I don't have them (grates) in my 2006 SLK 280. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-17-2007	#6 (permalink)
F111F Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX Vehicle: SLK55 Black Mocha Designo Posts: 290 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	I changed to my Green Filters two weeks ago and found the same mess! Lots of leaves, etc. And the filters looked like they trapped a sandbox. Really sad to think what is happening to my front end, since they use sand to help with the ice which we had at least 4 or 5 times this year. That is why I put on a clear bra.

05-23-2007	#7 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	i chnaged my filters month or so ago, and my airbox was nowheer enar as dirty as this. good job cleaning it! just goes to show that cleaning your airbox every now and agai is essential.

05-23-2007	#8 (permalink)
Connecticut Roy SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2005 MB SLK 350 Everest Green Metallic (6 speed manual] Posts: 52 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	F111F - where did you get the clear bra. I am interested in protecting the nose of mine also. Any issues with is peeling or yellowing?

05-23-2007	#11 (permalink)
fastnfurious SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any update on when the green air filters will be in stock again at the SLK store?

06-03-2007	#15 (permalink)
JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	How the hell do those leaves even get in there? Just from driving during the fall or something?

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Hey Connecticut Roy, so you have a 2005 Andradite Green SLK. Wolly says only four? What's the story with yours, besides it green? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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