ClassNSass

Hi All,

For anyone who is looking to DIY their oil change and avoid the stealership on this one, I just created a video on how to change the oil and replace the filter element. It's easy step by step and links the products as well. Please feel free to share, as I hope it helps!

JohnnyC

Good video. You should incorporate the oil light reminder reset.

fred9x

+1 for adding the Service reset

ClassNSass

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll do a service reset soon...

I don't trust myself to make the video though. haha. I did reset mine but was fiddling with it for a few minutes before I was able to successfully do it. I'll have to play with it one more time before filming!

realeric

gtnotoriouz

Do you use the minivac to refill the oil? or just measure it using another method to put it back in?

ClassNSass

You can use the mityvac to refill the oil, but I just find it easier to pour the oil in the traditional way from the top. I feel it might be more work to do it with the vac. If you're filling other fluids, then yes, I recommend the vac. Hope that helps!

rustybear3

Not a bad video. Congrats!

Hard to hear some of your off camera comments; need to speak louder when you do; or just do a voice over.

Also, next time if you do another demo, maybe someone can assist you in shooting the video, so you can demonstrate snapping off covers for oil dip stick and filter locations.

Jack Olsen

Thank you for making the video!

If you look at this one as the test run, think about a tripod or something similar for version 2.0. It was a little bit frustrating when you said what you were going to do (the engine cover, the clips for the air piece) but then cut back in once the steps were repeated. And as others mention, it would be great to include the service reset steps -- make it a one-stop experience for viewers.

Also, I know it feels good to wipe out the old oil where you can see it (and I say this as a guy who's known on the internets for how clean he keeps his garage, so no judgement). But keep in mind, every oil channel inside the engine is coated with that old stuff, which carries no real downside, and there's probably a greater danger of getting paper towel fibers into the system if you clean up and anything at all gets torn off or left behind.

I don't know if you plan to continue to make these kinds of videos, but you certainly could -- you're good at it and come across very well on camera.

benzw205

Thank you for the video, but I have always been told that sucking oil is never as good as the standard old procedure under the car.
And I find weird that people who buy a Benz still want to save on oil change...

What do you think ?

Thank you anyway.

Eric Schott

I have to agree with benzw205. When you get to the point in life where you can buy a Mercedes, oil change cost should not force you to DIY. I do agree having a good independent shop near you that your trust is who you should use over the "stealerships" or JiffyLubes for sure, but I'd rather be on the golf course than under my car.

Then again, there are those out there that just love cars and working on them....but I think they do their own work to know it was done right and are not necessarily just trying to save $$.

mikec35

The Mercedes dealer vacuums out the oil as well. Why pay them $100 in excess of what you could do it for yourself? Just because you drive a Mercedes doesn't mean you have to spend more money than you need to. I've changed my oil in my car 10 times already, I've saved about $1000 doing it myself.

OP: Good job, thanks for the video

fbsdmd

Maybe a good compromise is to use the vacuum method to do an oil change once or twice between the annual dealer visits. I always ask for the oil to be drained, not vacuumed at the dealer. They charge for a new pan washer, so I like to think they actually use it.

dwpc

DIY oil change is a good habit because it's an opportunity to become a little more familiar with the components under the hood. The very small amount of oil left when using suction is insignificant but if it's a concern, you can drain, then add a quart to dilute it further, and suck it out again before doing the final fill and still be far below the cost of the dealer. The cost of an oil change at most dealer is preposterous; I was quoted $300+.

Dealers include a bunch of incidental "inspections" that they do in conjunction with an A or B service; e.g. coolant or brake fluid, but they take no more than a quick glance if you know what to check (and all owners should). I don't use the quick change places after bad experience with stripped drain plugs and cheap filters.

If you watch the auto parts store sales, you can buy your oil and a quality German filter for around $50, so the savings are quite substantial.

fab123

I cannot find the dipstick on my Merc w213 2017 e Class is there one
Thank you

Camaroguy72

yes. Post a picture of the engine bay , closer to the back right.

also , the WIS from MB says to suck out as well vs drain. The pans have a “lower pan” piece which is below the drain bolt. The dipstick and drain bolt are pulling from the same place. See pictures of the oil pan

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fab123

Thank you very much for replying my engine is the 220d desiel and i cant find any dipstick or dipstick tube anywhere ( I have been changing oil fro years in other cars by vacum as vertigo affects me lying down) maybe it hidden ? Thanks again Jim

Camaroguy72

no dipstick on the ones you check electronically.

Wangta

Really?? They don't lift the cars and pull the drain bolt?? Mind blown!

netboy

i do my oil change at MobileOne express. 139.99$ do it while you wait.

nplenzick

I bought that vacuum and it's the easiest oil change I've ever done in 53 years. Wish it work on my Corvette and Ram pickup but its seems if your dipstick has a curve in it like most V type of motors the tube can't reach the bottom of the pan. .