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Old May 19, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Getting ready for an oil change and I know our W204 is not that simple to change. Look like it requires a oil extractor and I came across this on ebay. I've always changed my own oil with the cars I have had. And I would like to do this on my W204. How hard is it to get it changed?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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I do not know the answer, but if I were to use one, I would prefer a vaccum powered one over an electric one.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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the Topsider is the most ubiquitous extractor, but reviews I read say you have to pump it alot. Griots Garage and MityVac are two others that seem to get positive comments.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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<<Getting ready for an oil change and I know our W204 is not that simple to change. Look like it requires a oil extractor and I came across this on ebay. I've always changed my own oil with the cars I have had. And I would like to do this on my W204. How hard is it to get it changed?>>

It is very easy to change. If it makes you feel good to drain it out the bottom, you can do that but it's a lot more work for zero benefit.

As for me, I'm beyond all that and have been using my Topsider for nigh on to 6-7 years at least. Takes about 15 minutes to suck it all out and yes, you do have to pump up the vacuum a time or three. Or is that pump down the vacuum?.....

My C300 will reach 5000 miles tomorrow and I think I'll change the oil, just for the pure pleasure of it. I'll time myself.

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