Instruction on oil change? Searched everywhere.. no luck!
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Instruction on oil change? Searched everywhere.. no luck!
hi everyone.. i have searched and searched.. but simply can't find any instruction at all.. i have a 2005 c230 (supercharge 1.8lter).
From all the bit and pieces of information i gathered.. these are my discovery:
* oil filter I think is located right up against the firewall, on the driver side of the engine. It is a small black plastic cap with a "nut" looking thing sticking up at the top for unscrewing it.
* although the dealer use the suction method to suck oil from the dip stick.. there is a drain plug under the engine which is cover by a plastic panel which can easily remove.. some suggested draining it is just as effective.
* there is no oil dip stick in this engine.
Are these information accurate? Do i need a special tool to remove the oil filter? where can i find some more infromation? please help!
I promise if i get finally get started on this oil change.. i will take picture and do a detail write up!
From all the bit and pieces of information i gathered.. these are my discovery:
* oil filter I think is located right up against the firewall, on the driver side of the engine. It is a small black plastic cap with a "nut" looking thing sticking up at the top for unscrewing it.
* although the dealer use the suction method to suck oil from the dip stick.. there is a drain plug under the engine which is cover by a plastic panel which can easily remove.. some suggested draining it is just as effective.
* there is no oil dip stick in this engine.
Are these information accurate? Do i need a special tool to remove the oil filter? where can i find some more infromation? please help!
I promise if i get finally get started on this oil change.. i will take picture and do a detail write up!
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2013 c300 4matic, 2002 c240
sort of on this topic. if ppl do their own oil changes, what do they do with the old oil? it cannot just be thrown in the garbage since it is against the law, correct?
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about oil disposal.. i am in Canada.. we have store that is similar to pep-boy in Canada where their service department will take the old oil and recycle it for free.
yes.. do not throw your engine oil into regular garbage.
again.. without getting off topic.. i really like to get more information about "how to change oil" on the c230 engine?
yes.. do not throw your engine oil into regular garbage.
again.. without getting off topic.. i really like to get more information about "how to change oil" on the c230 engine?
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07 C230 SS Black/Black
I just changed my oil last month on my 05 C230SS.
- If you don't have topsider to pump the oil out, then remove the rear panel (you do not need to remove the front panel) to gain access to the drain plug. It is on the driver side of the alum oil pan. The socket size is 13mm. Do not forget to put back
the copper ring if you do not have a new one.
- You need a 27 or 28 mm socket and a 4 inch extension to remove the plastic cap
on the left side of the firewall. Just move the cap straight up and out of its housing
and you can see the paper filter. Remove and replace the filter and three o-rings that came with the filter.
To reset the Service A remimder:
You have to have the key in the ignition and turned to position 2 ( If I remember correctly) It's the position just before the car starts. Then go to the FSS screen - Hold down the reset button until it ask's if you want to reset it. Then push the reset buton again.
And Yes it does cycle from A service to B service, then repeats every reset.
- If you don't have topsider to pump the oil out, then remove the rear panel (you do not need to remove the front panel) to gain access to the drain plug. It is on the driver side of the alum oil pan. The socket size is 13mm. Do not forget to put back
the copper ring if you do not have a new one.
- You need a 27 or 28 mm socket and a 4 inch extension to remove the plastic cap
on the left side of the firewall. Just move the cap straight up and out of its housing
and you can see the paper filter. Remove and replace the filter and three o-rings that came with the filter.
To reset the Service A remimder:
You have to have the key in the ignition and turned to position 2 ( If I remember correctly) It's the position just before the car starts. Then go to the FSS screen - Hold down the reset button until it ask's if you want to reset it. Then push the reset buton again.
And Yes it does cycle from A service to B service, then repeats every reset.
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From: NYC
BLACK 05 C230SS
Hi,
I purchased a Oil Boy fluid extractor to pump the oil out from Amazon that costs $45.00. I'm going to do the oil change myself like the rest of you guys and was wondering if you could confirm if its a 27 or 28mm socket. I never had to use a socket bigger than 19mm's when I had my Nissan Maxima and Honda back in the days so I have to go out and purchase the socket and want to make sure.
Thanks!
I purchased a Oil Boy fluid extractor to pump the oil out from Amazon that costs $45.00. I'm going to do the oil change myself like the rest of you guys and was wondering if you could confirm if its a 27 or 28mm socket. I never had to use a socket bigger than 19mm's when I had my Nissan Maxima and Honda back in the days so I have to go out and purchase the socket and want to make sure.
Thanks!
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BLACK 05 C230SS
Thank you! I was still wondering what size socket it is. I started to look around for the oil filter today in prep to change the oil on my car. I finally received the oil pump that I ordered and got my oil filters in the mail as well.
I went to Home Depot to look for the 27mm socket but they did not have one so I am going to go over to the auto shop and get one there. Didn't realize that 19mm was the largest I've seen at Home Depot. 19mm is the largest I've used for my japanese cars and never laid my hands on a benz until now.
I went to Home Depot to look for the 27mm socket but they did not have one so I am going to go over to the auto shop and get one there. Didn't realize that 19mm was the largest I've seen at Home Depot. 19mm is the largest I've used for my japanese cars and never laid my hands on a benz until now.
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Originally Posted by mrzone
I promise if i get finally get started on this oil change.. i will take picture and do a detail write up!
And just to add, the MBZ part number for the oil filter element for a 2005 C230 is "A 271 180 00 09"
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07 C230 SS Black/Black
The oill filter for C230 SS is located in the driver side, in front of the firewall.
The cap is black plastic and approx 3" in diameter. It has a "hex" shape (about 1.25") on top. You will need a 27 mm socket to remove it.
You may need a flash light to see it because it is about 5 inches below the top surface of the engine cover.
I don't have the car any more, otherwise I could take a PIX for you.
See my post on this thread for oil drain plug location.
The cap is black plastic and approx 3" in diameter. It has a "hex" shape (about 1.25") on top. You will need a 27 mm socket to remove it.
You may need a flash light to see it because it is about 5 inches below the top surface of the engine cover.
I don't have the car any more, otherwise I could take a PIX for you.
See my post on this thread for oil drain plug location.
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Any updates on pics & steps for this..trying not to start a new thread.
EDIT - found it
http://slk32.com/pages/oilchange/oilchange.html vote for this to be stickied
EDIT - found it
http://slk32.com/pages/oilchange/oilchange.html vote for this to be stickied
Last edited by jan ken po; May 27, 2006 at 12:54 AM.
