Oil Filter Crumpled

gus

New Member
Joined
Oct 9, 2005
Messages
7
Reaction score
0
I just did a oil chnge on my 300d and when I took out the old oil filter it was all crumpled inwards anyone know why .
 

Myros

Senior Member
Joined
Aug 16, 2004
Messages
2,741
Reaction score
22
Location
in the great , grim 'oop north
Your Mercedes
R107, S211, R170, C219
sounds like

the filter was heavily blocked and the lack of flow caused it to squish with the oil pressure. was your oil muckier than usual ( hard to tell with diesel, I know)
 

d:class automotive are specialists in automotive interiors and upholstery. From Mercedes and modern cars to custom and classics. Tel: 01483 722923 Email:info@dclass.co.ukWeb:www.dclass.co.uk
Top Bottom