routine maintenance
09-23-2008, 11:45 PM
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2012 GL550, 2006 CLK350, 1999 Porsche 911
routine maintenance
New owner of 2006 CLK and new member here. I want to do my own routine maintenance on my car. Sorry if these questions have been asked and answered already. Is the drain plug location obvious under the car? Is the oil filter element canister right there on top, accessible from under the hood, on the front right of the motor? If it is, does oil spill out all over when you unscrew the top? What kind of oil filter do most use? And what viscosity Mobile 1 should I use in northern Ohio? Where is the cabin air filter? I just ordered a pair of K&N air filters. Should I expect any performance increase? Thanks.
09-24-2008, 08:53 AM
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Here's a DIY from another forum:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w209...il-change.html
Many folks use the 'suction' method (Topsider) but personally I always prefer to drain. The oil filter is easily accessable, located alongside the engine, but you need a special tool to grip it. And another to torque it when re-fitting. You will spill no oil from the filter, but you have to be careful at the drain as there is a lot of old oil to be collected there.
Use any make of oil that complies with M-B spec 229.5 - it will tell you on the can.
Your 'cabin filter' - described as A/C filter is located directly over your battery. Undo 3 clips, and it's out.
The two air filters are located in the underside of the plastic engine cover. That just pops off with a sharp vertical lift. No screws, just clips hold it in place. Be careful when re-locating it, as if it is not quite in place it will affect your running.
Do not expect much difference in performance - this is just preventive maintenance.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w209...il-change.html
Many folks use the 'suction' method (Topsider) but personally I always prefer to drain. The oil filter is easily accessable, located alongside the engine, but you need a special tool to grip it. And another to torque it when re-fitting. You will spill no oil from the filter, but you have to be careful at the drain as there is a lot of old oil to be collected there.
Use any make of oil that complies with M-B spec 229.5 - it will tell you on the can.
Your 'cabin filter' - described as A/C filter is located directly over your battery. Undo 3 clips, and it's out.
The two air filters are located in the underside of the plastic engine cover. That just pops off with a sharp vertical lift. No screws, just clips hold it in place. Be careful when re-locating it, as if it is not quite in place it will affect your running.
Do not expect much difference in performance - this is just preventive maintenance.
09-24-2008, 12:00 PM
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Here's a DIY from another forum:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w209...il-change.html
Many folks use the 'suction' method (Topsider) but personally I always prefer to drain. The oil filter is easily accessable, located alongside the engine, but you need a special tool to grip it. And another to torque it when re-fitting. You will spill no oil from the filter, but you have to be careful at the drain as there is a lot of old oil to be collected there.
Use any make of oil that complies with M-B spec 229.5 - it will tell you on the can.
Your 'cabin filter' - described as A/C filter is located directly over your battery. Undo 3 clips, and it's out.
The two air filters are located in the underside of the plastic engine cover. That just pops off with a sharp vertical lift. No screws, just clips hold it in place. Be careful when re-locating it, as if it is not quite in place it will affect your running.
Do not expect much difference in performance - this is just preventive maintenance.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w209...il-change.html
Many folks use the 'suction' method (Topsider) but personally I always prefer to drain. The oil filter is easily accessable, located alongside the engine, but you need a special tool to grip it. And another to torque it when re-fitting. You will spill no oil from the filter, but you have to be careful at the drain as there is a lot of old oil to be collected there.
Use any make of oil that complies with M-B spec 229.5 - it will tell you on the can.
Your 'cabin filter' - described as A/C filter is located directly over your battery. Undo 3 clips, and it's out.
The two air filters are located in the underside of the plastic engine cover. That just pops off with a sharp vertical lift. No screws, just clips hold it in place. Be careful when re-locating it, as if it is not quite in place it will affect your running.
Do not expect much difference in performance - this is just preventive maintenance.
