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K&N · E-2872

Part #: E-2872
UPC: 024844003437

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Description: Replacement Air Filter; K&N's replacement High-Flow Air Filters are designed to increase horsepower while providing exceptional engine protection, and are covered by K&N's No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Description:

Description

K&N washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filters feature a state-of-the-art design of layered, oiled cotton media engineered to improve airflow and capture contaminants, and are designed to provide an increase in horsepower. Each performance air filter is reusable, engineered to last for the entire lifespan of your vehicle, and backed by K&N's No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. K&N drop-in replacement filters are designed to install easily into your factory air box. Upgrade today and start enjoying superior airflow and superior performance from K&N's most popular product!

Features & benefits

  • ENGINEERED POWER: State-of-the-art air filter media is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration as well as improve overall engine performance
  • RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: K&N Air Filters are manufactured with durable, premium materials and state-of-the-art construction methods to last a lifetime
  • 4 LAYERS OF PROTECTION: Multiple layers of premium cotton gauze treated with a specially-designed tacking agent work together to create an intricate mesh of engine filter media that is designed to block and trap harmful contaminants
  • CLEAN ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS: Engine air filter only needs cleaning every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions (5 years based on the average miles driven per year of 15,000 miles)
  • ULTIMATE LONGEVITY: No-hassle lifetime limited warranty on stock replacement K&N air filters- limitations apply
  • EASY INSTALLATION: K&N Air Filters are pre-oiled and ready to drop into your factory air box- they are one of the easiest and most cost-effective vehicle upgrades for quick performance gains
  • REDUCES WASTE: Over 200 million disposable air filters and their packaging waste wind up in landfills each year- reusable filters help reduce waste in our landfills
  • MADE IN USA: K&N Air Filters are proudly made in the USA for trusted quality & reliability

Information

Associated products: 99-5000 Filter Care Service Kit Aerosol

Application summary

Year Make / model
1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE
1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC
1981-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL
1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC
1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SE
1976-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
1973-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
1974-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Specifications

GTIN
10024844003437
Weight
1.95 lb
Height
14.25 in
Length
14.13 in
Width
4.38 in
EO
Legal US
Life cycle
Available to Order
Alt. part number
E-2872
AAM brand code
KAN
Warehouse brand code
KAN
AAIA brand code
BBWQ

Attributes

AAM Standard Pack
4
Air Filter Material
Cotton Gauze
Air Filter Outlet Shape
Round
Air Filter Shape
Round
Alternate Part Number
E-2872
Automotive Item Grade
High Performance
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Cap Outside Diameter
N/A
Color
Heather Red
Diameter Inside (in.)
11.5
Diameter Outside (in.)
13.25
Filter Material
Cotton Gauze
Filter Re-Oiling Amount
1.53 oz (45 ml)
Filter Style
Dry
Flange Angle
0 Degree
Flanges
None
Frame Design
Flexible
Height
3.125 in (79 mm)
Height (in.)
3.125 in. (79 mm)
Inner Wire
No
Inside Diameter
11.5 in (292 mm)
Item Height
3.125 in. (79mm)
Item Type
High Performance
Item Weight
2.000 lbs. (0.9 kg)
Machine Washable
Yes
Number of Flanges
None
Oil Included
Filter Is Pre-Oiled
Outside Diameter
13.25 in (337 mm)
Outside Width
13.25 in.
Overall Filter Efficiency
Up To 99% Efficiency
Overall Length
N/A
Overall Length (in.)
N/A
Package Content
1
Package Contents
1 Air Filter
Package Material
Paperboard
Package Quantity
1
Package Type
Box
Pre-Screened
No
Product Box Height
14.250 in. (362mm)
Product Box Length
14.130 in. (359mm)
Product Box Width
4.380 in. (111 mm)
Product Style
Round Air Filter
Retail Packaging
Yes
Shape
Round
Title
K&N E-2872 Replacement Air Filter
Top Material
None
Top Material/Finish
None
Top Style
Open
Warranty
No-Hassle Lifetime Limited
Washable
Yes
Weight
1.9 lb (0.9 kg)
Width
13.250 in.
Width (in.)
13.25

Fitment status

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Application summary

1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE; 1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC; 1981-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL; 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL; 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC; 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL; 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SE; 1976-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL; 1973-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL; 1974-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC; 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC; 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC; 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL; 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC; 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL; 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
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