D.I.Y. - M271 Air Filter Change

chkdg8 · 11-16-2005, 03:34 PM

Okay dudes. Most of you already know that this should be your first, cheapest and easiest mod. I bought the filter and cleaning kit online for around $64.00 with shipping. This here is not the site: http://www.speedyperformanceparts.co...r=2005&br=true but it's a good place to start. I didn't notice a huge difference in power but I do feel a better throttle response and a quicker rpm range. Very simple procedure.

1. Remove the plastic cover
2. The stock filter should now be exposed
3. Remove the stock filter along with extra dirt, leaves, bees, you name it
4. install your K&N filter (it already comes pre-oiled)
5. Screw the plastic cover back on
6. Haul ass!

Enjoy

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chkdg8 · 11-16-2005, 03:50 PM

I couldn't more pics so here they are with some alternate views and some collaterall damage. Thanks to Outland, drexappeal and amdeutsch and many more for all the advice!

:v

nlpamg · 11-16-2005, 04:18 PM

awesome! thanks for the pics and the write-up!

it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.

hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.

nlpamg · 11-16-2005, 04:43 PM

btw, why did you get the cleaning kit? I thought they were supposed to last 100k miles before needing cleaning?

also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?

the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...

drexappeal · 11-16-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlpamg

btw, why did you get the cleaning kit? I thought they were supposed to last 100k miles before needing cleaning?

also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right?

the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF...

Recommended mileage before 1st cleaning is 50,000.

You could always just purchase a new filter, Phil. $50 ain't that much. I'm too lazy to clean stuff, so I might do the same.

drexappeal · 11-16-2005, 07:24 PM

chkdg8, very good DIY! If you can, edit your first post in the thread to indicate that the screws on the filter cover are torx screws. Very important so that people don't use another type of tool and strip the heads.

Sauceboy01 · 11-16-2005, 07:26 PM

hey drex... I had a friend that had an MX6 very similar to yours.. what's your name?

drexappeal · 11-16-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauceboy01

hey drex... I had a friend that had an MX6 very similar to yours.. what's your name?

My name is Drex which is short for Aldrex. I sold my car to my friend Bartley who used to live in Texas.

I had mine custom painted the same color as my car now Midnight Blue 904 Mercedes Benz paint.

ctC230K · 11-16-2005, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlpamg

awesome! thanks for the pics and the write-up!

it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320.

hopefully I'll be doing the same soon.

six screws and yes they're torx

the whole process should take less than 10 minutes.

STi_JL · 11-17-2005, 12:03 AM

noob question : was just wondering
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you

CitronC230K_03 · 11-17-2005, 12:06 AM

very nice write up thanks!

richardsayzz · 11-17-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_JL

noob question : was just wondering
1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on??
2-if you dont .. is it louder ...
3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ?
4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? ..
cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ...
5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ?
Thanks you

you'll probably end up loosing horsepower from drawing all that heat from the engine bay

STi_JL · 11-17-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardsayzz

you'll probably end up loosing horsepower from drawing all that heat from the engine bay

thank you

artur023 · 11-17-2005, 08:51 AM

this just increases the RPM range and throttle? id wann make my car a bit louder.....like that "nice" loud.....but theres no intakes for my whip and i hate the sound of exhausts

CitronC230K_03 · 11-17-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artur023

this just increases the RPM range and throttle? id wann make my car a bit louder.....like that "nice" loud.....but theres no intakes for my whip and i hate the sound of exhausts

get a new exhaust if you want to increase the sound of the your whip.

Bing · 11-17-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chkdg8

I couldn't more pics so here they are with some alternate views and some collaterall damage.

uhh.....

how much?

chkdg8 · 11-17-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bing

uhh.....

how much?

Hey Bing, sorry for the blurry pic. It was a somewhat close-up of bees and leaves. I took like 7 shots and that was the closest one to being clean.

:v

superduper · 11-20-2005, 12:42 PM

I just installed mine this weekend. Boy was the stock air filter dirty. When is the dealer suppose to change it anyways?

chkdg8 · 11-26-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superduper

I just installed mine this weekend. Boy was the stock air filter dirty. When is the dealer suppose to change it anyways?

They replace it in 4 years or when you reach 52,000 miles. Page 50 in your maintenance booklet.

:v

advans · 11-26-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chkdg8

They replace it in 4 years or when you reach 52,000 miles. Page 50 in your maintenance booklet.

:v

lols, you know, I called MBUSA and they said no replacements of the air filter =T

white_w203 · 11-26-2005, 03:58 PM

the stock air filter looks like a Fram air filter.

03see2thirtyk · 11-27-2005, 10:23 AM

I brought mine to service dealer approximately 5 days ago and they mentioned to me that my air filter was a bit dirty and offered to replace it for about $120.00. I said no way.... LOL

Now, I'm an 03 and the car did about 23k in SoCAL, and I've added about 4k of Vegas Valley Dust, currently at 27K. When I am done replacing my filter (I appreciate this thread.... BIGUPS to chkdg8 and mbworld) I will try and post pics to see how dirty it really was.

TNblkc230wz · 11-27-2005, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advans

lols, you know, I called MBUSA and they said no replacements of the air filter =T

They only replace them with major service, so unless your service B occurs at month 47 or 48 of ownership, it will never get replaced. The 52,000 miles ensures if service B comes sooner than 47 or 48 months, it will not get replaces

zoomie · 10-02-2007, 01:38 AM

Thanks for the wonderful write-up with photos! It helped tons.

MORE CONTRIBUTIONS:
1. Torque size is T27.
2. There are 6 screws - not 4. (dont' forget the ones hidden in the back)
3. It only takes 10 minutes b/c the screws are so damn long. Otherwise it would take 5 min or less.
4. I found a moth in my airbox! Yuck!

Good luck. Have fun. I'm getting my K&N asap.

merc200k · 11-20-2007, 12:05 PM

w203 c200 kompresor model 2006
help me change air filter pls...fotos??

11-16-2005, 04:18 PM	#3
nlpamg Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: So Cal. Posts: 7,229 Drives: C230K SS & ///M5	awesome! thanks for the pics and the write-up! it looks like there's only four screws... at least now I know it won't be as hard (looking at least) from the writeups I've seen from the C55 and C320. hopefully I'll be doing the same soon. __________________ -Phil COD [mbw]

11-16-2005, 04:43 PM	#4
nlpamg Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: So Cal. Posts: 7,229 Drives: C230K SS & ///M5	btw, why did you get the cleaning kit? I thought they were supposed to last 100k miles before needing cleaning? also, the stock is supposed to last pretty long too right? the reason why I ask is because I was thinking of just getting the filter and then after 30k miles or so just getting a new one so I don't risk re-oiling it and such and possibly messing up my MAF... __________________ -Phil COD [mbw]

11-16-2005, 07:24 PM	#6
drexappeal Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 7,617 Drives: Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan w/ Lighting, Comfort, Sunroof and Bose	chkdg8, very good DIY! If you can, edit your first post in the thread to indicate that the screws on the filter cover are torx screws. Very important so that people don't use another type of tool and strip the heads. __________________ w203 FTMFW! w204 FTMFL! LINK - Current Mods LINK - Full Car Pics LINK: Supercharger and Exhaust Video

11-16-2005, 07:26 PM	#7
Sauceboy01 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 2,033 Drives: 2007 335i Sedan - 6spd / 2004 E320	hey drex... I had a friend that had an MX6 very similar to yours.. what's your name? __________________ It's not the size of your engine, it's how you use it!

11-17-2005, 12:06 AM	#11
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	very nice write up thanks! __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

11-17-2005, 12:03 AM	#10
STi_JL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vacouver BC Posts: 437 Drives: 02 W163	noob question : was just wondering 1-do u have to screw the plastic peace bak on?? 2-if you dont .. is it louder ... 3.possibly a bit .. better .. as in hp ? 4- what could be as a result if you dont screw it bak on? .. cause like some cars like Honda ect .. has it like that as a intake opened ... 5-will i have to replace the filter earliar if i do open the plastic .. be cause dust will ge tin easiar and faster ? Thanks you

11-17-2005, 08:51 AM	#14
artur023 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hasbrouck Hts NJ Posts: 133 Drives: 2006 C230 Sport BLK-on-BLK	this just increases the RPM range and throttle? id wann make my car a bit louder.....like that "nice" loud.....but theres no intakes for my whip and i hate the sound of exhausts

11-20-2005, 12:42 PM	#18
superduper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 400	I just installed mine this weekend. Boy was the stock air filter dirty. When is the dealer suppose to change it anyways?

11-26-2005, 03:58 PM	#21
white_w203 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 2,006 Drives: is SOLD	the stock air filter looks like a Fram air filter. __________________ l '05 Kleemann C20K \| 6-Speed l Kleemann M271 Boost Kit l Kleemann Logo Package l CF Front Lip l DTM Kreuz 10 l Toyo T1R \| Brembo BBK l Tein Coilovers \| K&N Air Filter l Painted Engine Covers l Bi-Xenons \| Euro Impact Strips l Pioneer AVIC-N1 l Soundstream PCA1000D l JL Audio W6v2 l

11-27-2005, 10:23 AM	#22
03see2thirtyk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 124 Drives: 03 w203 ss	I brought mine to service dealer approximately 5 days ago and they mentioned to me that my air filter was a bit dirty and offered to replace it for about $120.00. I said no way.... LOL Now, I'm an 03 and the car did about 23k in SoCAL, and I've added about 4k of Vegas Valley Dust, currently at 27K. When I am done replacing my filter (I appreciate this thread.... BIGUPS to chkdg8 and mbworld) I will try and post pics to see how dirty it really was. __________________ Proud c230k sport sedan owner!

10-02-2007, 01:38 AM	#24
zoomie Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 503 Drives: '05 c230 Kompressor Sport Sedan	Thanks for the wonderful write-up with photos! It helped tons. MORE CONTRIBUTIONS: 1. Torque size is T27. 2. There are 6 screws - not 4. (dont' forget the ones hidden in the back) 3. It only takes 10 minutes b/c the screws are so damn long. Otherwise it would take 5 min or less. 4. I found a moth in my airbox! Yuck! Good luck. Have fun. I'm getting my K&N asap.

11-20-2007, 12:05 PM	#25
merc200k Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26 Drives: c200 kompressor	how can i change air filter? w203 c200 kompresor model 2006 help me change air filter pls...fotos??

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