dkim

need to buy an extractor but need to know how big the capacity needs to be.

Found one that's 7.3 liters and dont know if that's gonna be enough. Does anyone know if the extractors need to be as big as the oil tank? Can i just extract in 2 attempts?

thanks

dkim

wow, no one? I lost my manual to the car. No one really?

Frisco

it's about 8 quarts iirc - I have the big Pela extractor (about $100) and it's big enough to handle two changes without dumping.

http://www.pelaproducts.com/description.htm

dkim

with the extractor, can i stop and start again if it's up to capacity without a mess?

I wanna buy a 7.3 liter extractor and not dish out the extra money for an 9 liter if i can help it.

so can the oil change be done in 2 takes, dumping oil out and starting again?

thanks

Obsidian

I really don't see any reason what you couldn' t do that. All you would have to do is rebuild the pressure and extract again after you empty out the container.

FastDonzi

i was also thinking of doing my own oil changes but don't have any experience with MB vehicles. where is the oil extractor tube and how do you change the filter? what grade oil do you guys recommend ? thanks

Frisco

Yeah there's no reason you couldn't pump it out in multiple steps if you had to use an extractor with a small reservoir. Obviously you wouldn't want to drive the car anywhere...

You pump the oil out through the dipstick tube, which is located on the passenger side between the engine block and the firewall. There is no actual dipstick because of the electronic oil sensor so the tube is just capped off. The oil filter is located right at the front of the engine block adjacent to the grill - a $2 oil filter wrench from any auto supply place will get it off, and then you just need to pop off the filter and a couple o-rings and make sure that you get the new filter seated properly.

IIRC, the oil is 0W-40 Mobil 1 synthetic but I'd have to look because I don't honestly remember which viscosity it is 100%.

FastDonzi

thanks, that sounds easy enough. how do you reset the service interval computer?

Frisco

Reseting the service interval timer is easy - from the driver's seat navigate to the screen where it displays the service timer and then press and hold in the odometer /trip reset knob to the left of the steering wheel. After 3 secs or so, it'll display a message asking for you to confirm that you want to reset it and you press another button and it resets.

FastDonzi

how do you check oil level to make sure it's not too high or too low?

Frisco

using the digital readout in the speedometer console - scroll through all the menu screens and eventually you will find it

trikoid

8.5 liters I believe. They told me to bring 9 liters when I went for oil change, but they said they didn't quite use it all.

John

FastDonzi

thanks guys.

trikoid

Also, my dealership told me to bring 0W-30 Mobil 1 for my 04 CLK 500.

I don't know if that is what all dealerships put in, but that is the one that my New Hampshire (Holloway Mercedes) dealership told me to absolutely use.

ladila2

Where can I purchase an oil dipstick that will work in my Mercedes 500CLK cabriolet? I realize that you can check the level using the computer but I would rather use a dipstick.

bheng

im assuming a dealer.

sjmnt

My 05 500 takes 7. Still have the book.

tw2

DanielFD

:r olf:

sjmnt

I see the problem. Too much helpy helperton and not quite enough go f*** myself. Adjusting fire accordingly. Also, how long did you have that caption waiting for just the right moment... Lol.

tw2

I apologize, it was quite unfair. I hope you see it in good humor, the forums are supposed to be a fun place. In conclusion the M113 takes way too much expensive oil.

DanielFD

Agreed. Just some guys having fun. No harm meant. Does the 500 really just take just 7 liters though?! My 320 gobles down on 8 L with the filter..

jwb007

Thank you.