Did self oil-change today on my CLS 55
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2006 CLS55 AMG
Did self oil-change today on my CLS 55
I know that this subject has been covered well in the 211 E55 forum, but I wanted to put something in the CLS 55 forum. After much research into performing my own oil change on my CLS 55, I decided to go ahead and do it to save the $150.00 labor or so to have it done at the dealer and make sure that it is being done right. I usually service all my cars myself, but have been hesitant figuring that this is a $100,000 Mercedes, let the dealer do it and pay the money. I have seen many people post in the forums that owner's shouldn't be 'cheap' and pay the dealer to do it, but NOBODY takes better care of a car than that owner who makes the payments on it, especially if they are going to keep it for a long time like I am.
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
Last edited by MLMCLK430; Sep 18, 2008 at 09:34 PM.
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Per the Mercedes service bulletin you are supposed to replace them at every oil change to prevent oil leaks. Attached is the pic I found on the W211 E55 forum originally placed by Yachtmaster.
C43AMG: That is why they call them stealerships. I probably could have found it cheaper online, but I wanted it right away. The one on my Camry cost $30, so figure for a Mercedes $10 bucks more was not that out of line.
C43AMG: That is why they call them stealerships. I probably could have found it cheaper online, but I wanted it right away. The one on my Camry cost $30, so figure for a Mercedes $10 bucks more was not that out of line.
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Something useful for the DIY
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...2008-16-02.pdf
Something useful for the DIY
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...2008-16-02.pdf
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I know that this subject has been covered well in the 211 E55 forum, but I wanted to put something in the CLS 55 forum. After much research into performing my own oil change on my CLS 55, I decided to go ahead and do it to save the $150.00 labor or so to have it done at the dealer and make sure that it is being done right. I usually service all my cars myself, but have been hesitant figuring that this is a $100,000 Mercedes, let the dealer do it and pay the money. I have seen many people post in the forums that owner's shouldn't be 'cheap' and pay the dealer to do it, but NOBODY takes better care of a car than that owner who makes the payments on it, especially if they are going to keep it for a long time like I am.
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
Good info.
Where does one get an oil dipstick and dipstick tube for an 06' CLS55? Stealership? Anyone have part #'s?
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In lieu of the dipstick and in favor of the display console showing either 'ok', or add 1/2 quart or 1 quart, I found that when you cycle through the console in dyno mode while enigne is idling, it shows the actual oil capacity in quarts. If my memory serves me correctly, even when the display monitor shows 'ok , the oil capacity shows 7.5 quarts in dyno mode.
Can anyone explain the discrepency between the 7.5 quarts in dyno mode and the 9+ quart capacity it takes to feed these beasts?
Can anyone explain the discrepency between the 7.5 quarts in dyno mode and the 9+ quart capacity it takes to feed these beasts?
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In lieu of the dipstick and in favor of the display console showing either 'ok', or add 1/2 quart or 1 quart, I found that when you cycle through the console in dyno mode while enigne is idling, it shows the actual oil capacity in quarts. If my memory serves me correctly, even when the display monitor shows 'ok , the oil capacity shows 7.5 quarts in dyno mode.
Can anyone explain the discrepency between the 7.5 quarts in dyno mode and the 9+ quart capacity it takes to feed these beasts?
Can anyone explain the discrepency between the 7.5 quarts in dyno mode and the 9+ quart capacity it takes to feed these beasts?
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I know that this subject has been covered well in the 211 E55 forum, but I wanted to put something in the CLS 55 forum. After much research into performing my own oil change on my CLS 55, I decided to go ahead and do it to save the $150.00 labor or so to have it done at the dealer and make sure that it is being done right. I usually service all my cars myself, but have been hesitant figuring that this is a $100,000 Mercedes, let the dealer do it and pay the money. I have seen many people post in the forums that owner's shouldn't be 'cheap' and pay the dealer to do it, but NOBODY takes better care of a car than that owner who makes the payments on it, especially if they are going to keep it for a long time like I am.
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
I made a good decision.....both drain plugs were on so tight that I needed a breaker bar to take them off. Both of them were leaking, which you can't really see because of the shields underneath the car. I looked at all of my receipts from the previous services and the plugs and washers were never replaced, hence the leaking. They also overtighted the oil filter. I don't know where some of these mechanics think that fasteners need to be tightened with as much force as they can muster.
I let the oil drain out, after driving the car around for 20 mins to get it hot, until there was barely a drop coming out, then installed the brand new drain plugs & washers, poured in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Protection Formula from the Mercedes dealer, replaced all the rubber O-rings on the oil filter holder & fleece oil filter, let it run, checked the level on the dash (I didn't buy the dipstick yet), cleared the service code, good to go.
I changed the cabin filter also per the dealer's service also, which took all of about 45 seconds to complete. Overall, fairly simple and straight-forward like any other oil change with the exception of taking off the covers underneath, held with (8) 8-mm screws, which really wasn't that big of a deal.
I justed wanted to let everyone know that doing some of your own maintenance or repairs does not necessarily mean that someone is being cheap, but that it is more of a 'vested interest' thing. I am including below a list of all the items that I used to do my recent service if anyone was planning to do it themselves:
Fleece oil filter: Part # 000-180-26-09 $27.60
Drain plugs: Part # 000-990-53-17 $5.30 each (2 needed)
Copper washers: Part # 007603-014106 $1.85 each (2 needed)
Mobil 1 5w-40 ESP: $6.95 each (9 needed)
Cabin filter: Part # 211-830-00-18 $40.50
Type B Oil filter wrench (Auto Zone): $3.99
Happy motoring to all
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I do all my oil changes on all the cars myself. You are correct that only you will do the best job. I got flamed in the C63 forum on the same subject. Just curious why you didn't use an extractor?
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Excellent. I just left the e39 BMW forums to become a MB AMG fellow. The forums over there were excellent on Roadfly, but not for Mercedes..good thing I found this location!
Anyway..is there a reset need for when the oil is changed? excuse the noob question, but I am a DIY guy and love any input I can get.
Anyway..is there a reset need for when the oil is changed? excuse the noob question, but I am a DIY guy and love any input I can get.
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You are 100% correct no one will care for my car like i do. I know a few mechanics that work from Volvo to Mercedes and i watched them work on other people cars, not a pretty sight.
They go though about 10 cars like yours per day and don't give a **** about it.
They go though about 10 cars like yours per day and don't give a **** about it.
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Excellent. I just left the e39 BMW forums to become a MB AMG fellow. The forums over there were excellent on Roadfly, but not for Mercedes..good thing I found this location!
Anyway..is there a reset need for when the oil is changed? excuse the noob question, but I am a DIY guy and love any input I can get.
Anyway..is there a reset need for when the oil is changed? excuse the noob question, but I am a DIY guy and love any input I can get.
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Which extractor do you use? I'm looking to purchase one. Most don't have a 9q capacity.
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Oil extractor
How does one use (or can I?) an oil extractor on the CLS when there is no dipstick tube to put it down? I have a Groits extractor, probably not 9 qt. capacity, but I can refill it... I hope I can still use it
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And in the 63 engine the oil cooler in front of the engine is lower the the pan so you need to remove the drain plug from it . But becarefull its aluminum so it can strip easy .. but same as the 55 you cant use a extractor because it will leave about a quart in the cooler... Im glad that you are doing your own servicing . I have been a tech at a dealer for over 15 years and always wonder why people dont do simpler maintnaince them self .. Some people can handle this and some perfer to bring it to the dealer
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Got a question about the cls 55, why are there 2 drain plugs and where are thet located? I removed the front under cover and I see only one? Any insight as I don't want to do half an oil change!
