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It's not difficult.
Watch some youtube videos.
Check out this site, plug in your car info and it will show you what type of oil filter you need. As far as the oil goes, once you know what type of oil, you can get it from Walmart or local auto parts supply store.
You will need some tools but youtube is a great source for all the basic info you need.
Look in the back of your Operators Manual in the glove box, it may list the oil spec and the fill capacity.
Im assuming you have the M272 engine? You can use whatever you want, ill just list what I use.
I use Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 because its on the list of MB approved oil and because its inexpensive locally at Walmart. Looks like yours take around 7.4 quarts. I would just buy two 5 quarts jugs.
If you dont have an oil extractor to suck out the old oil from the dipstick then just go under the car and remove and drain from the drain plug. if you drain from under the car you will have to remove the middle section of plastic shields, 8mm socket to remove a few small bolts. If you remove the drain plug you will need a new washer, part# 007603014106. Its just a 14mmx20mmx1.5mm copper washer. I always have a few on hand, they are cheap at places like FCP, add a few to your orders.
Oil drain plug = 22nm.
if you have the M272 heres the oil filter. I use Mann. Comes with all the replacement o-rings, even one left over you can use on the dipstick tube. Just unscrew the oil filter cap, let the filter drain a bit then remove the entire assembly. Pull off the fiklter, replace the o-rings and put it back in. I just crank the cap back by hand, can use an oil filter wrench if you want.
Some added tips to the good advice already stated.
Make sure the O rings go back in exactly the same spot on the oil filter holder (take a photo before removing them to be sure). The larger one in particular which sits on a large groove about half an inch from the end of the thread or you'll very quickly has a big mess to clean up on startup.
Mann filters are IMO the best out there and are MB OE.
Make sure whatever oil you use meets with the MB Spec No..ie. MB Spec 236.3 or whatever it is and as noted in your manual.
Don't overtighten the sump plug (I think its 25Nm)
Always change the crush washer on the sump plug. It helps it remain tight.
Buy yourself a funnel to pour in the oil and a big enough drain pan.
I have changed the oil hundreds of times. Two weeks ago I changed the oil in our GLS and I did not open the vent on the oil pan..
probably had four quarts of oil on the garage floor because it could not glue through the vacuum sealed hole fast enough. Ultimate idiot mistake on my pont
Some added tips to the good advice already stated.
Make sure the O rings go back in exactly the same spot on the oil filter holder (take a photo before removing them to be sure). The larger one in particular which sits on a large groove about half an inch from the end of the thread or you'll very quickly has a big mess to clean up on startup.
Mann filters are IMO the best out there and are MB OE.
Make sure whatever oil you use meets with the MB Spec No..ie. MB Spec 236.3 or whatever it is and as noted in your manual.
Don't overtighten the sump plug (I think its 25Nm)
Always change the crush washer on the sump plug. It helps it remain tight.
Buy yourself a funnel to pour in the oil and a big enough drain pan.
Good luck
Quick note on o rings. Anytime they are exposed, you are better off replacing them. Not to say you can’t reuse them, but they age, and degrade. So ant a minimum inspect them. Also, a thin coat of oil on them as you replace them, will help them seat. And finally, as regards seating, take the extra time to make sure they are seated properly, before reassembly. Any o ring not seated properly is prone to bunching, cutting or pinching. That sets you up for a leaky o ring.
Look in the back of your Operators Manual in the glove box, it may list the oil spec and the fill capacity.
Im assuming you have the M272 engine? You can use whatever you want, ill just list what I use.
I use Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 because its on the list of MB approved oil and because its inexpensive locally at Walmart. Looks like yours take around 7.4 quarts. I would just buy two 5 quarts jugs.
If you dont have an oil extractor to suck out the old oil from the dipstick then just go under the car and remove and drain from the drain plug. if you drain from under the car you will have to remove the middle section of plastic shields, 8mm socket to remove a few small bolts. If you remove the drain plug you will need a new washer, part# 007603014106. Its just a 14mmx20mmx1.5mm copper washer. I always have a few on hand, they are cheap at places like FCP, add a few to your orders.
Oil drain plug = 22nm.
if you have the M272 heres the oil filter. I use Mann. Comes with all the replacement o-rings, even one left over you can use on the dipstick tube. Just unscrew the oil filter cap, let the filter drain a bit then remove the entire assembly. Pull off the fiklter, replace the o-rings and put it back in. I just crank the cap back by hand, can use an oil filter wrench if you want.
I want to know how to do an oil change .
I have a 2011 Mercedes C300 4matic sport
what type of oil and how much quarts ? What oil filter ?
I use the best wix filter they sell on rock auto fort my car. I've used high ends wux for many years in all my vehicles even there racer car. Great filters.
Then I buy the oil from Walmart they are always the cheapest for me for mobile one 10-40 synthetic.
Very easy to do yourself.
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