This might be a silly question but when an oil change was done for my '85 300sd the oil guys didn't put on those rubber liners/seals/gaskets on/in the filter (the 2 seals/liners came with the filter), my question is can any harm be done by this? Should I go back and get them to put in the gasket?
Thanks in advance for any help!
cp
That's good news, I almost considered not driving the car; ignorance is not bliss. But if an old gasket is still in there than I'll leave it.
Thanks!
cp
Is that all you get? With mine, I also get another steel gasket that is for the bolt that holds down the oil filter cover. Or is it different for diesels? Richard
On the diesels like that, there are two bolts that hold the cover on, and they don't take a washer.
I've been changing the oil myself for 13 years on my '79 300D. All I ever got with the filter was the cartridge and an "O" ring. Am I missing something?
Toblin
NAPA
Thanks for the info Ray, next time I'll try to find a Knecht or Mann filter.
Toblin
How about just trying the dealership? That or
The last time I bought filters (a dozen) I got Knecht filters on eBay. Use the search function, enter your car model, such as "300D" and the words "oil" and "filters".
There are auctions right now for 4 Mann filters for $23.95 plus shipping.
Ray 300SD 84
My dealer gives me parts at wholesale so that price you give is about what I pay, without the shipping cost. Richard
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