R-Class Oil Change Instructions
08-25-2012, 10:58 PM
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oil plug location
Hi here is a shot of R350 oil plug if anyone is interested. There's about ten small 10mm hex head screws that hold the plastic cover on under the car very easy job.
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08-30-2012, 01:38 PM
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06 R360, 06 F350 6.0, 04 CayenneS, 96 911TT 500HP, 86 928S, 74 911S, 73 914-4, 70 914-6, 02 Durrango
I alwayse remove the drain plug to change my oil every 10,000miles. I agree, easy job.
11-12-2012, 10:25 PM
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06 R360, 06 F350 6.0, 04 CayenneS, 96 911TT 500HP, 86 928S, 74 911S, 73 914-4, 70 914-6, 02 Durrango
harbor freight is where I got mine. But for the Mercedes I pull the drian plug.
11-15-2012, 12:47 AM
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I prefer the gravity method as well. The panel can be a bit of a pain to remove, but once that's off the rest of the job goes quite smoothly. Oh, btw, the oil drain plug is 13mm in size.
03-20-2013, 02:35 AM
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R350 Oil
I plan to do my oil change myself too. Does the R350 also take 10w-40 oil? Also, has anyone had experiences in doing all the Service A and B by yourself instead of taking it to the dealership? Do you get charged at the end of the lease by not having it done at a dealership?
05-02-2013, 04:46 PM
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Others from sheet 229.3 include Mobil 1 5W-40, Mobil 1 5W-50, Mobil SHC Formula MB 5W-30, and Mobil Special X 5W-40.
The beauty of Sheet 229.5 is that: 1. It's a shorter list; 2. It only lists 3 Exxon Mobil oils, one being Mobil 1 0W 40; 3. You can go longer between changes...if memory serves MB says up to 15,000 kilometres.
By the way Sheet 325 contains all the coolant choices - - even harder to find - Just buy it from MB and you're good to go - mix it with distilled water though 50:50 if it's not pre-mixed. Always handy to have a jug around.
The beauty of Sheet 229.5 is that: 1. It's a shorter list; 2. It only lists 3 Exxon Mobil oils, one being Mobil 1 0W 40; 3. You can go longer between changes...if memory serves MB says up to 15,000 kilometres.
By the way Sheet 325 contains all the coolant choices - - even harder to find - Just buy it from MB and you're good to go - mix it with distilled water though 50:50 if it's not pre-mixed. Always handy to have a jug around.
Looks like 0W-40, 5W-40 and 5W-50 are approved for all temperatures, but 0W-30 or 5W-30 is ok for colder climates too.
Where is this 229.5 sheet that everyone (and the booklet) refers too?
Thanks!
