Change Car Air Filter Mercedes-Benz SLK

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Very easy
Renew both air filters 0h45
Renew the air filter 0h45

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz SLK air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz SLK air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz SLK air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
SLK 1996-2004 1996-2004 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.958), 230 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.983), 32 AMG Kompressor Petrol (112.960), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.947) LPG, Petrol
SLK 2004-2010 2004-2010 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.944), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.954), 280, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.942), 350 Petrol (272.969), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.963), 55 AMG Petrol (113.989), 55 AMG Petrol (113.989) LPG, Petrol
SLK 2011-2016 2011-2016 200 Petrol (274.920), 250 BlueEFF Petrol (271.861), 250 CDI Diesel (651.980), 300 Petrol (274.920), 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.956), 55 AMG Petrol (152.980) Diesel, Petrol

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