Change Car Air Filter Mercedes-Benz M

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Very easy
Renew both air filters 0h45–1h30
Renew the air filter 0h30–0h45

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz M 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 M 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 M 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
M 1998-2005 1998-2005 230 Petrol (111.977), 270 CDI Diesel (612.963), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.942), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.970), 400 CDI Diesel (628.963), 430, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.942), 500, -4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.965), 55 AMG, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.981) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
M 2005-2011 2005-2011 280 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 300 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 320 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.967), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 420 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (629.912), 500 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
M 2011-2015 2011-2015 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (651.960), 300 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.826), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982) Diesel, Petrol

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