Did My Own Oil Change - 2005 E320 CDI

[nopcbs]

See attachment. Originally Posted by dspencer I am about to change the oil for the first time on my 2006 e320 CDI. I have the oil and filter and have done the oil changes on my 2003 Jetta TDI since it was new. I suck the oil out the top. The only thing I lack right now is information about resetting the computer to show the engine oil has been changed. Could anyone point me in the right direction? thanks.

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[brbhan]

[quote=JRGD4L;1634007]Thanks to the post by CDIKEN I decided to do my own oil change and I am glad I did............................................


Except for my Volvo I/O (boat) I have always changed engine oil on Mercedes as well as American vehicles, by draining down; enjoyed the cleanup afterwards. Was never a believer in the Suction change type despite witnessing aggressive debates between MB owners on boards elsewhere.

I believe the 'tilt forward' procedure only applies to the E300D. Never had an issue owning and servicing a 240D, thence an 87 SDL over the past 40 years; 200Kmi and 277Kmi, respectively.

The Volvo I/O stint cautioned me: it is imperative to the suction routine that the engine oil be real hot; suction is smoother.

[dspencer]

I always changed the oil on my 2003 Jetta TDI by sucking it out. I always put in at least 4 quarts and sometimes the 4 1/4 quarts that its supposed to hold.
On my first change on the CDI I used 7 quarts on the driveway which is slightly downhill to the back. I drove it and parked it on the level road and 30 minutes later the computer told me it was 1 quart low. I put in the full 8 quarts.

I sucked as much as I could out and then waited about 5 minutes and sucked out a little more. I did this 3 or 4 times until I would hear the sucking sound of air only coming through the tube after priming the pump.

[Zepza]

New oil is not dirty, you are a loon! Have you ever been in a facility that manufactures motor oil? Didn't think so, if you had, you would have a different opinion.

[edwinwalke]

Originally Posted by Zepza

New oil is not dirty, you are a loon! Have you ever been in a facility that manufactures motor oil? Didn't think so, if you had, you would have a different opinion.

Really not sure what this comment has to do with anything about this thread.

What's your point???? The new oil I use does just fine. I'm not sure what their refining and blending processes are and don't really care as long as the oil I buy meets the specification I need and is what it is advertised to be.