Change Car Fuel Filter Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Change Car Fuel Filter
| Estimated time | 0h45–3h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–350£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
S-Class 1999-2006 17
S-Class 2005-2013 20
S-Class 2013-2020 9
S-Class 2021-2025 1
S-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2014-2020 3
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What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel filter?
The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.
When should you change the Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel filter?
Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.
Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class 1999-2006 | 1999-2006 | 280, -L Petrol (112.922), 320 CDI Diesel (613.960), 320 CDI, -L Diesel (648.960), 320, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.944), 350 4MATIC, -L Petrol (112.975), 350, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.972), 400 CDI, -L Diesel (628.960), 400 CDI, L Diesel (628.960), 430 4MATIC, -L, -LPG LPG,Petrol (… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| S-Class 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.961), 300 Petrol (272.946), 320 CDI Diesel (642.930), 320/350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.932), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.975), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.868), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.862), 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFF Diesel (642.932), 350 CDI BlueE… | Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |
| S-Class 2013-2020 | 2013-2020 | 300 BlueTEC Hybrid Diesel,Electricity (651.921), 320 Petrol (276.824), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.867), 350 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (642.861), 350 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.824), 400 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost, - 4MATIC Petrol (256.93… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| S-Class 2021-2025 | 2021-2025 | 350 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 500 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |
| S-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2014-2020 | 2014-2020 | 400/450 4MATIC Petrol (276.824), 500/550, -4MATIC Petrol (278.929), 63 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (177.980), 63 AMG, -4MATIC Petrol (157.985), 65 AMG Petrol (279.980) | Petrol |