Engine Oil Extractor
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Engine Oil Extractor
Hello,
I have a 2012 W204 C class and I've always been going to the dealer for an oil change. $35 labour isn't bad...but I have a PELA extractor sitting in my garage from my old car.
If I extract out using the dipstick, do I need to buy an adaptor in order to draw even more oil? I seem to read everywhere that by using just an extractor that there is oil left behind. Is that the case?
Also, what is the torque spec for the oil filter replacement?
Thanks all!
I have a 2012 W204 C class and I've always been going to the dealer for an oil change. $35 labour isn't bad...but I have a PELA extractor sitting in my garage from my old car.
If I extract out using the dipstick, do I need to buy an adaptor in order to draw even more oil? I seem to read everywhere that by using just an extractor that there is oil left behind. Is that the case?
Also, what is the torque spec for the oil filter replacement?
Thanks all!
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Mercedes w204 4matic sport
Hello,
I have a 2012 W204 C class and I've always been going to the dealer for an oil change. $35 labour isn't bad...but I have a PELA extractor sitting in my garage from my old car.
If I extract out using the dipstick, do I need to buy an adaptor in order to draw even more oil? I seem to read everywhere that by using just an extractor that there is oil left behind. Is that the case?
Also, what is the torque spec for the oil filter replacement?
Thanks all!
I have a 2012 W204 C class and I've always been going to the dealer for an oil change. $35 labour isn't bad...but I have a PELA extractor sitting in my garage from my old car.
If I extract out using the dipstick, do I need to buy an adaptor in order to draw even more oil? I seem to read everywhere that by using just an extractor that there is oil left behind. Is that the case?
Also, what is the torque spec for the oil filter replacement?
Thanks all!
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Ouch.
Hope it works though.
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I pondered getting the adaptor, however I read somewhere depending on the make/model you might actually be better sticking with the hose since it may go farther down than the bottom of dipstick tube. Regardless, my MityVac + hose works perfectly and I don't have to worry if I'm doing my 2012 (M276) or my brother in law's 2008 (M272).
