Service plan - air filter

[JBell]

That isn't bad, just checked out ECP, the left one is £52.99 and the right is £48.49. 17% and 18% discounts on each.

35% discount using SPRING55 so £65 for the pair BUT you can buy OEM ones from E-Bay for that, the only problem is they have to be logged using STAR

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Filt...enuine-Air-Filters-x2-6420940000/132513006245

 

[daibevan]

I'd change air filters every 2 years myself, for peace of mind. When you look at an old air filter you wonder what crap you have been driving through. I monitor my emails from ECP & Carparts 4 u and buy all my filters when a really good offer appears. I usually have spare filters ready when the time comes.

 

[Capra]

35% discount using SPRING55 so £65 for the pair BUT you can buy OEM ones from E-Bay for that, the only problem is they have to be logged using STAR

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Filt...enuine-Air-Filters-x2-6420940000/132513006245

Right ok, so if I did replace the system would show they would still be required? There are a pair for £28 on eBay. Mine were done 20k ago.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173868380955?ul_noapp=true

 

[Eddie fh]

£110 fitted for the air filters is not bad

Just had a quote from a merc specialist in Sheffield for £63 for filter he’s said it’s genuine and pads £141 fitted

 

[JBell]

Just had a quote from a merc specialist in Sheffield for £63 for filter he’s said it’s genuine and pads £141 fitted

Buy it off ECP, bound to be a "how to" on youtube, MANN are excellent and probably make them for MB

 

[JBell]

Right ok, so if I did replace the system would show they would still be required? There are a pair for £28 on eBay. Mine were done 20k ago.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173868380955?ul_noapp=true

Not sure I would use those, come from China

 

[Capra]

Not sure I would use those, come from China

Good point, missed that.

 

[Eddie fh]

Buy it off ECP, bound to be a "how to" on youtube, MANN are excellent and probably make them for MB

Buy it off ECP, bound to be a "how to" on youtube, MANN are excellent and probably make them for MB

I’ve been looking on you tube but can’t find same model and when looking myself under bonnet I can see filter housing but scared to mess and make a mess

 

[JBell]

I’ve been looking on you tube but can’t find same model and when looking myself under bonnet I can see filter housing but scared to mess and make a mess

Here you go

 

[Eddie fh]

Here you go

I get the way off doing it but mine looks a bit different and harder to get at , looks like something needs removing first before moving onto airfilter

 

[flowrider]

Nothing, standard filter for a 220d engine.

£25 for the MANN one on ECP using SPRING55 discount code

The Bosch filters I bought on ebay were £19.70 for 2 sets, the same filters on ECP are just over £40 for 1 set without discount. Fitting takes about 10 mins so I don't think I would pay over £100 for MB to fit them.

 

[Yugguy]

I always change mine every 10k regardless of the "correct" interval. Dirty air filter means less mpg.

 

[Capra]

I’ve been looking on you tube but can’t find same model and when looking myself under bonnet I can see filter housing but scared to mess and make a mess

Doing this can be daunting, but I've removed mine myself to have a look.

The Bosch filters I bought on ebay were £19.70 for 2 sets, the same filters on ECP are just over £40 for 1 set without discount. Fitting takes about 10 mins so I don't think I would pay over £100 for MB to fit them.

I suppose you only get MB or an indie to do them if you wanted to maintain the service history that gets updated online?

 

[Eddie fh]

I always change mine every 10k regardless of the "correct" interval. Dirty air filter means less mpg.

Is there any else to worry about if I were to leave until the dealer does it as part of the service plan which could be in another 2 years

 

[steveq]

It seems strange to me that the air filter isn't covered in a service plan but I have never had an arrangement such as this so I don't know.
The oil filter obviously is included and therefore the air filter should be included -- that logic makes sense to me at least.

I suggest that you ask your dealer if it is included or not.
Also ask about the pollen filter -- not exactly critical for the car's performance but still should be done as part of a scheduled service.

 

[steveq]

I should have added -- if your car is automatic, the ATF and filter should be changed as part of a service.
On my E Class automatic with the 7g+ gearbox, that should be done every 5 years or 77,000 miles.

 

[daibevan]

If you are having stamped services done elsewhere, carry on with the recommended filter interval, just do a sneaky one yourself half way between intervals. I always change all filters twice as often as recommended, but probably wouldn't if I had to pay to get it done.

 

[Capra]

I should have added -- if your car is automatic, the ATF and filter should be changed as part of a service.
On my E Class automatic with the 7g+ gearbox, that should be done every 5 years or 77,000 miles.

The good thing with using a good Indie is that they know the history, so they can recommend what additional items are required based on millage.

 

[onefortheroad]

So is that the B2 for about £450 plus the other items?

Think so. Its what the online shaftometer quoted me anyhow. Ive seen how to do these jobs by a very competant german you tuber . Easily an hours work max. My next service would include the gearbox oil change.

 

[daibevan]

All filters 50% off at ECP today only, FLASH50. Got myself an oil filter as It's due a change in 2.5K. Tempted by air & pollen, but they are both less than a year old.