DUTCH

Has anyone changed the oil on the 2014 ML 350 BlueTEC using the WIS recommended vacuum method to remove the old oil?

When I did this, I was only able to remove about 5 liters. Another 2014 owner just emailed me that he had the same problem, but never did previously on his 2013.

Has anyone successfully vacuumed the entire 8-8.5 liters of old oil out of their 2014 ML350 BlueTEC? If yes, how did you do it? TIA!

GregGebhardt

Dutch, I do not have your answer but am interested in this "WIS recommended vacuum method". Does it involve putting a tube down the dipstick pipe until it stops or do you attach the vacuum to the end of the dipstick tube?

DUTCH

I don't have it in front of me, but I'm pretty sure that the WIS says either or. See post #6 in this thread for the PDF's from the WIS.

https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...er-change.html

I shoved a tube down until it stopped; and the length of the tube in was longer than the dipstick.

rogerelm

I had same problem with a Mitivac 7201. What a mess. Also the oil filter leaked big time when driving, O ring was not seated properly. I had it on the top of filter cap, not in the groove. Was o k until I stated to drive. No access to drain plug on engine

rogerelm

How do you get that skid plate off? So much plastic on vehicle you cannot use jack stands.

rogerelm

No way to reset service reminder and the oil for this vehicle is $12 quart plus it is no longer made by Mobil 1 in 5w-40 weight.

Kartergreg

There are other oils readily available that run approx $7 quart. Valvoline, Kendall and others. I have a stock of Mobil 1 5w-40 but I will likely try a 5w-30 in the future.

skw

I've changed the oil both using the dipstick and from underneath. Drained same amount of oil using both methods. Enough clearance to slide under and not have to use jackatands. The panels come off easily. Be sure to replace the o-ring on the filter cap. Do a search on the board here to find the reset procedure.

MLee

Come on guys......8 little screws to get the plastic off and then take the drain plug out.......its easier than making a chocolate cake so if it's too hard for you, then get your wife to do it.

rogerelm

Why design something like this? What is the purpose of this cover? Easy to slide under? Should be access panel for drain plug. Have you guys ever worked on heavy equipment or farm tractors? Pickups?

greasykid

Bought Mobil 1 @ O'Reilly for $5.99/qt recently. They special ordered the oil I needed--0-30w. Meets the new spec for MB diesel.

Koenig1

I'm brand new to the ML350, but the cover over the base of the GLK350 was pretty simple to remove... 8>10 hex screws! The purpose, in my opinion, would be to keep the majority of crap and road grime, etc, off the base, along with keeping the undercarriage noise level at a minimum. Our vehicles are dead quiet! I do agree with you that a small drain cover could be built in easily! Then again, peeling back the complete cover allows a proper inspection of the undercarriage components.
my.02

MLee

Just go to the service menu and you can reset. Ok and phone pick up buttons to enter menu.....

Koenig1

Reset info... see old link, I think page 4

http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/o...tedDocId=10502