Installed new Air Filters Today

**jbanks15** · 07-29-2006

Installed Air Filters today for SLK 350

Hello All,

I have been reading the threads on replacing air filters on this and other forums. The 2005 maintenance manual states that air filters are replaced at 60000 miles. I did not think that waiting that long was prudent so I went in search of replacement filters besides those that would be available from MB. The issue is that those replacing oem air filters drive SLK55s/AMGs and I have a 350. I have noted that K & N and Green filters are only made for the SLK 55 (either that or I have not found them). I went to (pm for web site) and noted that he had SLK 350 sport filters. They are 39 euros apiece (you need 2), plus shipping. So I took the plunge and ordered them and they arrived today.

Thanks to slkfromlokey for the helpful picture in removing the filter cover:

If picture not displayed below, here it is in his thread:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...t=green+filter

the thread from ynot with link to euroteck was helpful in removing torx screws:

http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...owse&pageid=84

You would not believe all the sand that was in the holders for the filters. I know I live in Florida but you would have thought I lived ON the beach.

Anyway, I highly recommend that you at least inspect your air filters and at a minimum vacuum out the crap.

Take care!

noregret4life · 07-31-2006

thanks for the heads up!

have you noticed any differences in the SLK after the new air filters went in?
Sound, performance... anything at all?

**jbanks15** · 07-31-2006

Oh Yes! thanks for asking. Since I have been reading the other threads reference green and K & N filters, alroumi mentioned a sound and he stated 'In which you hear the Airinduction sound its like this "Chcuuk" Its the sound of air entering'. but he has a 55amg.

So I was waiting to hear and feel a difference and boy did I. Of course it could have been the original sound minus all the sand and crap that was in the holders for the oem filters (see original entry above) that I had not heard since day 1. The acceleration was noticably quicker and the sound was definately throatier.

*easty* · 08-01-2006

Are eurotek the only place to buy these. I see them at $129. I know mine are going to need replacing after living on the dust planes.

**DansSlk** · 08-01-2006

I was just about to ask the same thing i am thinking about changing mine

*easty* · 08-01-2006

Found some cheapo ones stock I guess

http://www.drivewire.com/mercedespar...airfilter.html

$32.

I wonder if the black series uses anything different. thwey qoute "reduced-resistance AMG sports air filters"

**DansSlk** · 08-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

Found some cheapo ones stock I guess

http://www.drivewire.com/mercedespar...airfilter.html

$32.

I wonder if the black series uses anything different. thwey qoute "reduced-resistance AMG sports air filters"

Are these designed for increased performance or as a stock replacement part what do you think i can't work it out from the description but they look close to stock from the pic?

I just got a reply from our AMG Account Manager and they are really keeping this under wraps he said that engine and transmission upgrades will not be sold separately but i will check the EPC versions as they turn up because i would imagine the filters would be classed consumable so you should not need a VIN to buy them

*easty* · 08-01-2006

I'm guessing Brand:mann = manufacture? they qoute part B1001-135243 yet

Mercedes Benz SLK55 Air Filter Set also fits these models:
Make Model Year Model Info Engine Part Details
Mercedes Benz C 240 4-Matic 2003 - 2005 203.081 112.916 1 Set of Two Filters
Mercedes Benz C 320 Wagon 2002 - 2005 203.264 112.946 1 Set of Two Filters
Mercedes Benz C 320 4-Matic 2003 - 2005 203.084 112.953 1 Set of Two Filters
Mercedes Benz E 320 Sedan 2003 - 2005 211.065 112.949 1 Set of Two Filters
Mercedes Benz SL 500 2003 - 2006 230.475 113.963 1 Set of Two Filters

Does this mean I can buy green filters for one of those models and it'll fit in my 55?

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

you can also check k & n and greenfilters. i did not have choices since i have a 350 and had to go overseas to get it. good luck.

**DansSlk** · 08-01-2006

easty > Merc have different parts numbers of the air filters on many of those engines so i would not recommend trying the 112 filters on the 113 as there must be different PN's for a reason but i see no problem using the SL filters on the SLK or for that matter any 113 engine filters on it as they should be identical the C55 would be your best bet but they could be the same price anyways i am not sure how that works.

jbanks15 > thanks mate will do

easty > i must have been typing mine while you where posting also i am not sure of the green filters PN for the SLK sorry mate but the SL one should be OK

*easty* · 08-01-2006

Looking at the cheap ones I qouted above it seems there manufactured by a company called hengst. Part detailes;

A 355,0 mm
B 135,0 mm
H 50,0 mm

http://www01.hengst-katalog.de/

**DansSlk** · 08-01-2006

They seem about the same size at stock would make a good direct replacement if the OEMS ones where in need of replacing but i don't know if they would work quite as good as the green filters as they are thinner and should allow more air past.
What do you think mate?

noregret4life · 08-01-2006

I agree with Dan, They seem to be paper air filters not much different from stock.

I just wish there were Green filters or K&N for the 350

*easty* · 08-01-2006

I'd go for the green ones without consideration. But just trying to find them for less that $130.

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

noregretforlife/et al

when my sport filters came from germany, they look alot like the K & N filters do. smaller than oem in height but same reddish color. they also have i believe k & n listed on their website. i would tell you the site but i understand this site has a rule about advertising. so pm me if you wish but a clue would be it is one of the 2 sites that sold the vario roof module.

fyi they sell for the slk55amg also. same price i believe

jliu · 08-01-2006

Guys,

one thing that concerns me about aftermarket filters is that our 02 sensors are extremely sensitive. If the air is "dirtier" that will not be good for the 02 sensor.

Considering the ECU's look to the 02 sensor so much ... it might not be a good idea?

**jbanks15** · 08-01-2006

jliu

it could not have gotten any 'dirtier' after 20000 miles and the 1 liter of sand i removed from the filter holder!

!!

*easty* · 08-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

noregretforlife/et al

when my sport filters came from germany, they look alot like the K & N filters do. smaller than oem in height but same reddish color. they also have i believe k & n listed on their website. i would tell you the site but i understand this site has a rule about advertising. so pm me if you wish but a clue would be it is one of the 2 sites that sold the vario roof module.

fyi they sell for the slk55amg also. same price i believe

i wouldnt see that as advertising mate, As long as it's in the context of the topic and it's not blatent with banners it's ok to post links to related stuff.

07-31-2006	#2 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,085 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	thanks for the heads up! have you noticed any differences in the SLK after the new air filters went in? Sound, performance... anything at all? __________________ Obsidian Black Metallic / Red Leather Comfort, Lighting • Premium Package • Heating Package • Airscarf • Sport Suspension • MHI Installed • Entertainment Package • Nav Komfort Variodach Module (Piecha) • Kleyman Puddle Lights • Euro Clear Side Markers • Pirelli PZero Nero • Custom Flipout 7" LCD • w/Rear Camera • Front Nightvision Camera • TV tuner • 250gig Media Drive (movies/pics/music) • Kleyman 3BFM V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) • White LED License plate bulbs • Chrome Rear Turn Signals • 50watt Xenon White Reverse Bulbs • 8000K Fog Light HIDs • Full LED conversion:doors, parking, sidemarkers, dome lights _________________ -NoRegret Customs-

07-31-2006	#3 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 605 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Oh Yes! thanks for asking. Since I have been reading the other threads reference green and K & N filters, alroumi mentioned a sound and he stated 'In which you hear the Airinduction sound its like this "Chcuuk" Its the sound of air entering'. but he has a 55amg. So I was waiting to hear and feel a difference and boy did I. Of course it could have been the original sound minus all the sand and crap that was in the holders for the oem filters (see original entry above) that I had not heard since day 1. The acceleration was noticably quicker and the sound was definately throatier. __________________ 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; 07-31-2006 at 12:49 PM.

08-01-2006	#4 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,069 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Are eurotek the only place to buy these. I see them at $129. I know mine are going to need replacing after living on the dust planes. __________________ "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.

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	I was just about to ask the same thing i am thinking about changing mine __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-01-2006	#6 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,069 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Found some cheapo ones stock I guess http://www.drivewire.com/mercedespar...airfilter.html $32. I wonder if the black series uses anything different. thwey qoute "reduced-resistance AMG sports air filters" __________________ "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 12:35 PM.

08-01-2006	#8 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,069 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	I'm guessing Brand:mann = manufacture? they qoute part B1001-135243 yet Mercedes Benz SLK55 Air Filter Set also fits these models: Make Model Year Model Info Engine Part Details Mercedes Benz C 240 4-Matic 2003 - 2005 203.081 112.916 1 Set of Two Filters Mercedes Benz C 320 Wagon 2002 - 2005 203.264 112.946 1 Set of Two Filters Mercedes Benz C 320 4-Matic 2003 - 2005 203.084 112.953 1 Set of Two Filters Mercedes Benz E 320 Sedan 2003 - 2005 211.065 112.949 1 Set of Two Filters Mercedes Benz SL 500 2003 - 2006 230.475 113.963 1 Set of Two Filters Does this mean I can buy green filters for one of those models and it'll fit in my 55? __________________ "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	#9 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 605 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	you can also check k & n and greenfilters. i did not have choices since i have a 350 and had to go overseas to get it. good luck. __________________ 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	#10 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	easty > Merc have different parts numbers of the air filters on many of those engines so i would not recommend trying the 112 filters on the 113 as there must be different PN's for a reason but i see no problem using the SL filters on the SLK or for that matter any 113 engine filters on it as they should be identical the C55 would be your best bet but they could be the same price anyways i am not sure how that works. jbanks15 > thanks mate will do easty > i must have been typing mine while you where posting also i am not sure of the green filters PN for the SLK sorry mate but the SL one should be OK __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening. Last edited by DansSlk; 08-01-2006 at 01:29 PM.

08-01-2006	#12 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	They seem about the same size at stock would make a good direct replacement if the OEMS ones where in need of replacing but i don't know if they would work quite as good as the green filters as they are thinner and should allow more air past. What do you think mate? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-01-2006	#13 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,085 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I agree with Dan, They seem to be paper air filters not much different from stock. I just wish there were Green filters or K&N for the 350 __________________ Obsidian Black Metallic / Red Leather Comfort, Lighting • Premium Package • Heating Package • Airscarf • Sport Suspension • MHI Installed • Entertainment Package • Nav Komfort Variodach Module (Piecha) • Kleyman Puddle Lights • Euro Clear Side Markers • Pirelli PZero Nero • Custom Flipout 7" LCD • w/Rear Camera • Front Nightvision Camera • TV tuner • 250gig Media Drive (movies/pics/music) • Kleyman 3BFM V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) • White LED License plate bulbs • Chrome Rear Turn Signals • 50watt Xenon White Reverse Bulbs • 8000K Fog Light HIDs • Full LED conversion:doors, parking, sidemarkers, dome lights _________________ -NoRegret Customs-

08-01-2006	#14 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,069 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	I'd go for the green ones without consideration. But just trying to find them for less that $130. __________________ "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	#16 (permalink)
jliu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, SF Posts: 184 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	aftermarket filters Guys, one thing that concerns me about aftermarket filters is that our 02 sensors are extremely sensitive. If the air is "dirtier" that will not be good for the 02 sensor. Considering the ECU's look to the 02 sensor so much ... it might not be a good idea?

08-01-2006	#17 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 605 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	jliu it could not have gotten any 'dirtier' after 20000 miles and the 1 liter of sand i removed from the filter holder! !! __________________ 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)