oil change DIY on c43
05-22-2012, 05:39 PM
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oil change DIY on c43
I have never done an oil change before and I bought the oil and filter from the dealership for my c43....are there any good known videos or DIYs to help me with this? If not can someone help me out? I would really appreciate it
05-23-2012, 12:22 PM
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Any second now a drain versus vacuum debate will break out. Obviously I favor my approach (vacuum), but either way is OK (if two ounces of old oil are an issue, the engine may have bigger problems). I'll look for a good vacuum sample. BTW, what does a dealer charge for a quart of oil?
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05-23-2012, 04:48 PM
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Any second now a drain versus vacuum debate will break out. Obviously I favor my approach (vacuum), but either way is OK (if two ounces of old oil are an issue, the engine may have bigger problems). I'll look for a good vacuum sample. BTW, what does a dealer charge for a quart of oil?
btw marcus...GREAT site you got going. what are your thoughts on seafoam and such? snake oils? do you think synthetic oil over time does the same?
05-24-2012, 01:16 AM
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AwalBenz, my favorite vacuum oil change DIY site has been taken down.
Here’s a youtube video for the drain plug method. They do a good job of describing the hardest part (which is quite easy) – the oil filter.
This shows how to use a pump rather than the drain plug.
05-25-2012, 05:04 PM
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also will this video on this sl be about the same for my c43??? is the oil drain plug at the bottom of the car in the same place as this one?
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Hi,
I am from Brazil and have bought a C43 a couple of months ago.
I am changing the cover valves gasket, been back the paper filter instead k&n installed previously.
My really concern is about oil, the previous owner has been using Mobil 1 15W50 that I think is too tick instead in a tropical climate.
Any advise on changing it to Mobil 1 0W40?
As the car has around 24 000 miles, can I expect any issues on this grade change?
I am from Brazil and have bought a C43 a couple of months ago.
I am changing the cover valves gasket, been back the paper filter instead k&n installed previously.
My really concern is about oil, the previous owner has been using Mobil 1 15W50 that I think is too tick instead in a tropical climate.
Any advise on changing it to Mobil 1 0W40?
As the car has around 24 000 miles, can I expect any issues on this grade change?
06-04-2012, 04:44 PM
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Hi,
I am from Brazil and have bought a C43 a couple of months ago.
I am changing the cover valves gasket, been back the paper filter instead k&n installed previously.
My really concern is about oil, the previous owner has been using Mobil 1 15W50 that I think is too tick instead in a tropical climate.
Any advise on changing it to Mobil 1 0W40?
As the car has around 24 000 miles, can I expect any issues on this grade change?
I am from Brazil and have bought a C43 a couple of months ago.
I am changing the cover valves gasket, been back the paper filter instead k&n installed previously.
My really concern is about oil, the previous owner has been using Mobil 1 15W50 that I think is too tick instead in a tropical climate.
Any advise on changing it to Mobil 1 0W40?
As the car has around 24 000 miles, can I expect any issues on this grade change?
