C63 Oil Change w/ Mityvac :: Write-up and Photos
02-10-2017, 12:03 PM
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Lastly, I examined the oil and it's pretty dark and in my opinion, needed to be done now (which set me back just $60). Cheap insurance.
I did take a sample and am sending it to Blackstone Labs for testing.
02-10-2017, 01:09 PM
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The real questions is, why do your own oil change if you get free maintenance? 
But anyway, thats a good question. Assuming the previous owner did the service A at 10k miles, I would just reset it and maybe go in early for the next service. Best bet though is call the service center and ask a technician.
But anyway, thats a good question. Assuming the previous owner did the service A at 10k miles, I would just reset it and maybe go in early for the next service. Best bet though is call the service center and ask a technician.
02-10-2017, 01:36 PM
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would it be better to suck the old oil out with the engine cold and sitting over night? if you start up the car you will get oil circulating everywhere and not get all the old crap out.
only issue is that first dry start up with new oil.maybe let the car warm up and then wait 45 min after to suck it out?
only issue is that first dry start up with new oil.maybe let the car warm up and then wait 45 min after to suck it out?
02-10-2017, 01:42 PM
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Honestly it's super cheap and easy insurance to lower that change interval to 5k miles IMO. Blackstone analysis is fine to do, but 15k can't be good regardless of the results.
This. After a drive, let the car sit for 30min, then do it. Warm oil is easier to pump out.
02-10-2017, 02:22 PM
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"Super regular" oil change will save you multiples of whatever it may cost you, even if for no other reason than catching any issues earlier.
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05-05-2018, 02:43 PM
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This is fantastic, I am about to perform the oil change for firts time on my own.
the dealership told me the C63 AMG takes 10 quarts, but you use 9.
I'm not sure if I should use 9 or 10 based on the dealership recommendation.
also, can I use Royal Purple 0w-40 or should I stay with the mobil synthetic oil?
does the Mityvac will drain the oil cooler as well?
thansk
the dealership told me the C63 AMG takes 10 quarts, but you use 9.
I'm not sure if I should use 9 or 10 based on the dealership recommendation.
also, can I use Royal Purple 0w-40 or should I stay with the mobil synthetic oil?
does the Mityvac will drain the oil cooler as well?
thansk
05-05-2018, 02:47 PM
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This is fantastic, I am about to perform the oil change for firts time on my own.
the dealership told me the C63 AMG takes 10 quarts, but you use 9.
I'm not sure if I should use 9 or 10 based on the dealership recommendation.
also, can I use Royal Purple 0w-40 or should I stay with the mobil synthetic oil?
does the Mityvac will drain the oil cooler as well?
thansk
the dealership told me the C63 AMG takes 10 quarts, but you use 9.
I'm not sure if I should use 9 or 10 based on the dealership recommendation.
also, can I use Royal Purple 0w-40 or should I stay with the mobil synthetic oil?
does the Mityvac will drain the oil cooler as well?
thansk
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05-05-2018, 03:34 PM
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Probably. Most dealers will rip you off any way they can. If you don’t drain the oil coolers, it’s 8.5Q.
Just put back what you took out. Then check the oil level and add more if necessary. Unless you took out more than 8.5, in which case you had too much.
Just put back what you took out. Then check the oil level and add more if necessary. Unless you took out more than 8.5, in which case you had too much.
05-09-2018, 09:40 AM
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Keep in mind that the oil cooler holds just less than a quart of oil, that can't be removed by using any suction device.
05-09-2018, 09:44 AM
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Oil cooler holds 0.5 quarts, as per my last post.
I don't worry about - the car burns enough oil during the year that you are effectively replacing it with new oil. I easily put in 2 quarts a year during the year. Per the owners' manual, it can burn a lot more than that.
Mercedes HQ in Canada has a dealership in their lobby. The AMG techs suck the oil out there as well. They don't drain it from the bottom, and they don't drain the oil coolers.
I don't worry about - the car burns enough oil during the year that you are effectively replacing it with new oil. I easily put in 2 quarts a year during the year. Per the owners' manual, it can burn a lot more than that.
Mercedes HQ in Canada has a dealership in their lobby. The AMG techs suck the oil out there as well. They don't drain it from the bottom, and they don't drain the oil coolers.
05-09-2018, 09:51 AM
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A half quart of old oil mixed with 9 quarts of new is 100% totally fine. Zero need to drain the cooler manually, that’s just over the top OCD. I like all those plugs factory tight and intend to keep them that way.
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05-09-2018, 10:29 AM
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I drain almost 1L out of my cooler and the pan almost 8L. That's a lot of used dirty oil to mix with fresh new stuff. AMG certified techs are allowed to be lazy...
Maybe this is a reason why some owners are having bucket wear issues?
Maybe this is a reason why some owners are having bucket wear issues?
05-09-2018, 11:55 AM
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I've never had any issues with bucket wear issues, as confirmed by the recent valve cover gasket replacement.
People are free to do what ever they choose to do, it's a free country.
05-09-2018, 09:59 PM
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I have the dealership do the oil changes every 10,000 miles to keep it dealer documented and serviced. In addition, I do the oil changes every 5,000 and send that sample out to Blackstone. Im using the pump and the method. Easy. I bought the car with 2700 miles on it so im keeping a fairly comprehensive record of the engines metallurgy.
I bought this vacuum pump and donated it to my local shop which is also where I bring my used oil to. They use that thing all the time and 1.5 years in, its still going strong. I highly recommend the pump. Im doing the Blackstone thing but really thats just gonna tell me if I need to trade the car in so I dont have to deal with the drama.
I bought this vacuum pump and donated it to my local shop which is also where I bring my used oil to. They use that thing all the time and 1.5 years in, its still going strong. I highly recommend the pump. Im doing the Blackstone thing but really thats just gonna tell me if I need to trade the car in so I dont have to deal with the drama.
