DIY Oil Change??

John CL500 · 10-10-2011, 10:33 AM

Ive looked through the forums for this and cant seem to find anything.

Do any of you have a DIY Oil Change for the W215?

----And yes, I know it will cost almost as much to have the dealer do it, but I like working on my car when I can.

Thanks

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saintz · 10-10-2011, 10:42 AM

9 quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 (may not use it all, just in case)
Mityvac 7400
Filter is available on Amazon, Autohausaz.com, parts.com, or the dealer
Filter is on top of engine, not need to get on the ground.

John CL500 · 10-10-2011, 11:18 AM

Where get the Mityvac?

saintz · 10-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Amazon.

Or you can drain it from the pan, but I like using the extractors.

SLCL · 10-10-2011, 02:14 PM

The manual on my CL55 says 8qts of oil (although the SL500 says 8.5 qts - both use M113 engine)

You measure you oil using the buttons on the steering wheel (also instructed on the manual)

I drain the oil from the bottom. Jack up the car, remove the cover on the bottom. 13mm socket removes the oil plug.

Should be a simple job. I did mine too. The dealer promotion was actually $3 cheaper but I enjoy working [on the simple things] on the cars.

Jud Chapin · 10-11-2011, 08:38 AM

This is an excellent how-to video for the job. It's for an SL55 but the job is basically the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_4R0SFS-Q0

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saintz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,796 Drives: 2003 CL600	9 quarts of Mobil 1 0W40 (may not use it all, just in case) Mityvac 7400 Filter is available on Amazon, Autohausaz.com, parts.com, or the dealer Filter is on top of engine, not need to get on the ground. __________________ 2003 CL600 - Eurocharged 2009 C300 (wife) 2001 E55 AMG - RENNtech Stage 1, Lorinser (sold) 1999 CLK 320 (sold) 2003 WRX, Stage 4 (sold)

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John CL500 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 98 Drives: 2004 CL500	Where get the Mityvac? __________________ John Bosmans 2004 CL500

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saintz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,796 Drives: 2003 CL600	Amazon. Or you can drain it from the pan, but I like using the extractors. __________________ 2003 CL600 - Eurocharged 2009 C300 (wife) 2001 E55 AMG - RENNtech Stage 1, Lorinser (sold) 1999 CLK 320 (sold) 2003 WRX, Stage 4 (sold)

10-11-2011, 08:38 AM	#6
Jud Chapin Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 718 Drives: '02 CL500, '91 Mark VII, '76 Vette	This is an excellent how-to video for the job. It's for an SL55 but the job is basically the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_4R0SFS-Q0 __________________ 2002 CL500 1991 Lincoln Mark VII 1976 Corvette

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10-10-2011, 02:14 PM	#5
SLCL Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 395 Drives: CL55, SL500, LS430	The manual on my CL55 says 8qts of oil (although the SL500 says 8.5 qts - both use M113 engine) You measure you oil using the buttons on the steering wheel (also instructed on the manual) I drain the oil from the bottom. Jack up the car, remove the cover on the bottom. 13mm socket removes the oil plug. Should be a simple job. I did mine too. The dealer promotion was actually $3 cheaper but I enjoy working [on the simple things] on the cars.

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