DIY oil change is PITA on C63

linjy2 · 04-23-2012, 01:14 PM

Did my oil change for the first time last night. I didn't have a mityvac and prefer the old fashion drain from the ground.

I think it took me like 2 hrs lol.

I had to jack the car up. remove all the underpanels because I wasn't sure which one to remove. After that I had to locate the oil drain on the pan and oil cooler.

I ended up jacking the car up on both sides because the drain plug is facing the driver side while the oil cooler drain is on the passenger side!

This is the first car that changing the oil seems like a PITA. The design of the underbody panels did not acct for quick release like other cars. Then again I only done oil changes on Japanese cars.

Next oil change I will probably take it to my local Euro shop that runs all day special of $100 oil change mobile one 0-40w.

My two hr is worth more then the $30 I save doing this oil change, but not enough to pay the dealer $300 for it. lol

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I am Jeff · 04-23-2012, 01:32 PM

The Mityvac way is a lot easier.
1) I just start the car and warm it up for about 5 mins and then shut off the engine.
2) Pull the dipstick out
3) Insert the Mityvac extractor tube down the dipstick until it hits the bottom.
4) Pump 10 times and wait till it's done.
5) Keep pumping till you get most of it out.
6) Pour in 8.5-9 quarts of oil.
7) Change out filter

You're done. Takes me about 30 mins because I'm usually surfing the web while I wait or talking on the phone.

Rsquad911 · 04-23-2012, 01:35 PM

Good job on the oil change! At least you can say you did it =O)

The evac system is so much easier. I use a Motive product. Took me no more then 1/2 an hour.

BTW
Use 5W40 oil.

linjy2 · 04-23-2012, 01:49 PM

yea I might have to purchase a Mityvac.

I don't think they sell 5-40w mobil one down here.

My euro shop told me they use 0-40w and I believe the dealership told me the same thing.

They quoted me something $225 for Service A, but then said to get mobil one they will add another $70 so $295. So I just decided to take it home and do it.

natman316 · 04-23-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linjy2

yea I might have to purchase a Mityvac.

I don't think they sell 5-40w mobil one down here.

My euro shop told me they use 0-40w and I believe the dealership told me the same thing.

They quoted me something $225 for Service A, but then said to get mobil one they will add another $70 so $295. So I just decided to take it home and do it.

WTF....was this at the dealer? They are SUPPOSED to give your mobil 1 standard! thats the OEM oil for MBs!

linjy2 · 04-23-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natman316

WTF....was this at the dealer? They are SUPPOSED to give your mobil 1 standard! thats the OEM oil for MBs!

They told me standard is Valvoline. and to upgrade to mobile one was another $70. I told them I will think about it and walked out.

CoolBDPhenom03 · 04-23-2012, 02:05 PM

The sticker on the engine compartment says Mobil 1...

natman316 · 04-23-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linjy2

They told me standard is Valvoline. and to upgrade to mobile one was another $70. I told them I will think about it and walked out.

seems like they belong in here

Mercedes-Benz Dealerships to Stay Away From

ALL mb cars recommend mobil 1

ATL_MB · 04-23-2012, 09:14 PM

The Mobil 1 sticker is there because Exxon-Mobil paid them to put the sticker there. There are dozens of synthetic oils that are certified by MB to meet the requirements of these engines, including Valvoline, Total, Quaker State, etc.

The dealership does not have to use Mobil 1 if it doesn't want to.

_AMG_ · 04-23-2012, 09:46 PM

Lol glad you got it done.
The next DIY oil changes will be easier since you know were everything is.

CheriRone · 04-23-2012, 10:00 PM

The Mobil 1 sticker is there because Exxon-Mobil paid them to put the sticker there.

Jon2007E63P30 · 04-23-2012, 10:34 PM

Read and learn

This says M156 is 0W-40 and 5W-40 only

229.5
229.51

I like the 229.5 because the low SPAsh (229.51) is a reduction in wear inhibitors.

The AMG Academy, the guys from Germany introducing the C63BS, and the SL65BS uses Mobil1 0W-40.

Drain is recommended, do a search in the PL.
Yes, it is a bit of a PITA with the panels.
I skip the oil cooler.

04-23-2012, 01:35 PM	#3
Rsquad911 Super Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 844 Drives: 97 Porsche GT2 Wide Bodied Cabrio, Mercedes G500	Good job on the oil change! At least you can say you did it =O) The evac system is so much easier. I use a Motive product. Took me no more then 1/2 an hour. BTW Use 5W40 oil. __________________ P.Tien "Never Drive Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly" 1997 GT2 Wide Bodied Porsche 911 Carrera (Fully built 3.8L Supercharged, H&R Clubsport, Kinesis K28R, GT2 Flares, Ruf bumpers) 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG APX/PP (AFE Pro-Dry S Filters, ROW Air Boxes, MBH X Pipe, KW V3, ADV1 10TS and Tangent Titanium Bolts) 2005 G500 (Bush bars, AMG wheels and K&Ns) 1981 911 SC (RUF YellowBird kit, BBS LM, SSI headers)

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04-23-2012, 09:46 PM	#10
_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	Lol glad you got it done. The next DIY oil changes will be easier since you know were everything is. __________________

04-23-2012, 10:00 PM	#11
CheriRone Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 9 Drives: aodi	The Mobil 1 sticker is there because Exxon-Mobil paid them to put the sticker there. __________________

04-23-2012, 10:34 PM	#12
Jon2007E63P30 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,540 Drives: 2007 E63 w/P30 and Eurotech CF Diffuser	Read and learn This says M156 is 0W-40 and 5W-40 only 229.5 229.51 I like the 229.5 because the low SPAsh (229.51) is a reduction in wear inhibitors. The AMG Academy, the guys from Germany introducing the C63BS, and the SL65BS uses Mobil1 0W-40. Drain is recommended, do a search in the PL. Yes, it is a bit of a PITA with the panels. I skip the oil cooler. __________________

04-23-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
I am Jeff MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: eNyCe Posts: 1,430 Drives: Steel Grey Metallic C63!!	The Mityvac way is a lot easier. 1) I just start the car and warm it up for about 5 mins and then shut off the engine. 2) Pull the dipstick out 3) Insert the Mityvac extractor tube down the dipstick until it hits the bottom. 4) Pump 10 times and wait till it's done. 5) Keep pumping till you get most of it out. 6) Pour in 8.5-9 quarts of oil. 7) Change out filter You're done. Takes me about 30 mins because I'm usually surfing the web while I wait or talking on the phone.

04-23-2012, 01:49 PM	#4
linjy2 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 117 Drives: Evo X, GS300, C63	yea I might have to purchase a Mityvac. I don't think they sell 5-40w mobil one down here. My euro shop told me they use 0-40w and I believe the dealership told me the same thing. They quoted me something $225 for Service A, but then said to get mobil one they will add another $70 so $295. So I just decided to take it home and do it.

04-23-2012, 09:14 PM	#9
ATL_MB Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong/Atlanta Posts: 350 Drives: 2010 C63	The Mobil 1 sticker is there because Exxon-Mobil paid them to put the sticker there. There are dozens of synthetic oils that are certified by MB to meet the requirements of these engines, including Valvoline, Total, Quaker State, etc. The dealership does not have to use Mobil 1 if it doesn't want to.

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