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Harry

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Running In Filter Element
« on: December 24, 2019, 15:47:09 »
The BBB for my 230SL describes a "running in (oil) filter element".  Is this something the Forum is aware of?  Says PN 000 184 42 25.
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Harry Bailey
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Re: Running In Filter Element
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2019, 21:49:44 »
Yes, a special oil filter for initial break-in period of a new or rebuilt engine can be ordered.
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Joe Alexander
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Re: Running In Filter Element
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2019, 21:45:19 »
Thanks Joe.  I’ll order one.
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Harry Bailey
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Re: Running In Filter Element
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2019, 01:45:16 »
Harry,


Also make sure you use the lighter run in oil with that filter too


Garry
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Garry Marks
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Re: Running In Filter Element
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2019, 02:42:16 »
Th BBB didn’t mention a run in oil?
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Harry Bailey
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Re: Running In Filter Element
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2019, 03:10:18 »
I know when my engine was rebuilt the old fellow that did the work used a lighter grade oil as part of the process.  It was in there for the first 1000 miles then we drained it out and changed the filter.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric
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