Installed new Air Filters Today - Page 2

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

i found this on the k & n website

http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx

use 2005 mb slk55amg

2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55 AMG 5.5L V8 F/I - All Automotive Air Filter
part 33-2859

but finding them is another issue.

*easty* · 08-01-2006

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2859

if you search on 2006 it doesn't find it, but 2005 works fine.

$98 dollers with 3 day delivery within the US

K&N Product Information for 33-2859

Also stated part numbers

Manufacturer Part Number
FRAM CA8768
MANN C36982
MERCEDES 1120940604
MERCEDES 1130940004
PURO A34838
WIX 46799

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

as i stated in a different thread, no one has them. not pep boys, advance auto, you name it. the numbers stop just before those on the shelves. not a popular size for sure.

i will keep the members posted on how my filters perform. 4 days, so far so good.

*easty* · 08-01-2006

Anyone tried to order them from the K&N website?

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

i couldn't for obvious reasons:

No products found, please try another application.

2005 slk350 sigh so off to germany i went!

!

DansSlk · 08-01-2006

The K&N's are the cheaper option and we all know they are of high quality but and please correct me if i am wrong don't you oil the K&N's and the green filters are more like stock just drop them in or do you oil then also?

The only thing that concerns me a little is the Air Flow sensor and oil i have seen lots of cars with oil gunking up the sensor and putting the car in limp mode general dirt the odd bit of sand or whatever is not great but since it passes straight past the sensor its rare damage is done but oil sticks to it is that still and issue with the K&N filters or is that largely taken care of now?

While the green filters do seem to cost more i think i would rather buy them and avoid the oil situation unless of course they are oiled also then i would go for then K&N's cause of the price i just don't want to spend $100 on filters and $250 on a sensor.

Dan

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

yes you do oil the k & n and not the green. the ones i got from xtc did not have any oil on them.

DansSlk · 08-01-2006

OK thanks very much i think i will go ahead and buy the green's now since i am shopping for easty's recommend brake fluid also.

Maybe i can then do both jobs at the same time.

08-01-2006	#21 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	i found this on the k & n website http://www.knfilters.com/search/appsearch.aspx use 2005 mb slk55amg 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55 AMG 5.5L V8 F/I - All Automotive Air Filter part 33-2859 but finding them is another issue. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) Last edited by jbanks15; 08-01-2006 at 02:57 PM.

08-01-2006	#22 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2859 if you search on 2006 it doesn't find it, but 2005 works fine. $98 dollers with 3 day delivery within the US K&N Product Information for 33-2859 Also stated part numbers Manufacturer Part Number FRAM CA8768 MANN C36982 MERCEDES 1120940604 MERCEDES 1130940004 PURO A34838 WIX 46799 __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian 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. Last edited by easty; 08-01-2006 at 03:04 PM.

08-01-2006	#23 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	as i stated in a different thread, no one has them. not pep boys, advance auto, you name it. the numbers stop just before those on the shelves. not a popular size for sure. i will keep the members posted on how my filters perform. 4 days, so far so good. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

08-01-2006	#24 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Anyone tried to order them from the K&N website? __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian 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.

08-01-2006	#25 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	i couldn't for obvious reasons: No products found, please try another application. 2005 slk350 sigh so off to germany i went! ! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

08-01-2006	#26 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The K&N's are the cheaper option and we all know they are of high quality but and please correct me if i am wrong don't you oil the K&N's and the green filters are more like stock just drop them in or do you oil then also? The only thing that concerns me a little is the Air Flow sensor and oil i have seen lots of cars with oil gunking up the sensor and putting the car in limp mode general dirt the odd bit of sand or whatever is not great but since it passes straight past the sensor its rare damage is done but oil sticks to it is that still and issue with the K&N filters or is that largely taken care of now? While the green filters do seem to cost more i think i would rather buy them and avoid the oil situation unless of course they are oiled also then i would go for then K&N's cause of the price i just don't want to spend $100 on filters and $250 on a sensor. Dan __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-01-2006	#27 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	yes you do oil the k & n and not the green. the ones i got from xtc did not have any oil on them. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

08-01-2006	#28 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	OK thanks very much i think i will go ahead and buy the green's now since i am shopping for easty's recommend brake fluid also. Maybe i can then do both jobs at the same time. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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