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Hey Andy,
so if you buy the fluid evacuator you dont need to do anything on the drain plug? I was thinking that the fluid evacuator will only help to push the oil out of the engine into the drain plug...
It is kinda hard to think that there is something that can suck all the oil upwards.... so does that fluid evacuator really works?
so if you buy the fluid evacuator you dont need to do anything on the drain plug? I was thinking that the fluid evacuator will only help to push the oil out of the engine into the drain plug...
It is kinda hard to think that there is something that can suck all the oil upwards.... so does that fluid evacuator really works?
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Hey Andy,
so if you buy the fluid evacuator you dont need to do anything on the drain plug? I was thinking that the fluid evacuator will only help to push the oil out of the engine into the drain plug...
It is kinda hard to think that there is something that can suck all the oil upwards.... so does that fluid evacuator really works?
so if you buy the fluid evacuator you dont need to do anything on the drain plug? I was thinking that the fluid evacuator will only help to push the oil out of the engine into the drain plug...
It is kinda hard to think that there is something that can suck all the oil upwards.... so does that fluid evacuator really works?
I use the oil excavator. You won't need to do anything with the drain plug, you won't even need to get under the car. Mercedes techs use the excavator also if I'm not mistaken. From what I hear, it won't remove the same amount of oil as draining will (obviously cuz you're sucking instead of letting gravity push everything out) but whatever's leftover won't make any noticeable difference.
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I use the oil excavator. You won't need to do anything with the drain plug, you won't even need to get under the car. Mercedes techs use the excavator also if I'm not mistaken. From what I hear, it won't remove the same amount of oil as draining will (obviously cuz you're sucking instead of letting gravity push everything out) but whatever's leftover won't make any noticeable difference.
and not sure this is apply for everyone (CLK500) but after I sucked all the oil out from exvacuator I only need 8 qt to put it back in...yes it was exactly 8qt caused I checked and it said the level is "OK" and maybe you need 8.5 then ? who knows ? just checked it. I had a good deal on those oil Mobil 1 0w-40 at autozone...they sold 10 qt for $59.99 after tax and gave me free 2 filters too LOL. I picked 1 for my lexus and the other filter for my honda. Done that like 2 weeks ago.Andy
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Cool! mind sharing where did you get the replacement parts? filter, cap, oil? online or local? I wanted to change my oil before i head out to LA.. coz its gonna be hawt! lol
and how did you check the oil level? in dash?
and how did you check the oil level? in dash?
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Oil filters,
http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?...er+Mann-Filter
or you can get different brand . Its all up to you but get the fleece one. And not sure what you mean "cap" ? what for ?
Yes , oil can be checked in dash by how ? lets search lol.
Good luck,
Andy
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i searched! but only found some from w211
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHt5n3KY30M
i just tried playing around with it after posting the question.. and mine said....
"OBSERVE" something lol.. (maybe observe oil) cant remember the complete words...
Thanks for sharing Andy... I just ordered the fluid excavator and filters..
I might head to autozone later or tomorrow...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHt5n3KY30M
i just tried playing around with it after posting the question.. and mine said....
"OBSERVE" something lol.. (maybe observe oil) cant remember the complete words...
Thanks for sharing Andy... I just ordered the fluid excavator and filters..
I might head to autozone later or tomorrow...
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i searched! but only found some from w211
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHt5n3KY30M
i just tried playing around with it after posting the question.. and mine said....
"OBSERVE" something lol.. (maybe observe oil) cant remember the complete words...
Thanks for sharing Andy... I just ordered the fluid excavator and filters.. I might head to autozone later or tomorrow...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHt5n3KY30M
i just tried playing around with it after posting the question.. and mine said....
"OBSERVE" something lol.. (maybe observe oil) cant remember the complete words...
Thanks for sharing Andy... I just ordered the fluid excavator and filters..
I might head to autozone later or tomorrow...Andy
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Enough said and not sure this is apply for everyone (CLK500) but after I sucked all the oil out from exvacuator I only need 8 qt to put it back in...yes it was exactly 8qt caused I checked and it said the level is "OK" and maybe you need 8.5 then ? who knows ? just checked it. I had a good deal on those oil Mobil 1 0w-40 at autozone...they sold 10 qt for $59.99 after tax and gave me free 2 filters too LOL. I picked 1 for my lexus and the other filter for my honda. Done that like 2 weeks ago.
Andy
and not sure this is apply for everyone (CLK500) but after I sucked all the oil out from exvacuator I only need 8 qt to put it back in...yes it was exactly 8qt caused I checked and it said the level is "OK" and maybe you need 8.5 then ? who knows ? just checked it. I had a good deal on those oil Mobil 1 0w-40 at autozone...they sold 10 qt for $59.99 after tax and gave me free 2 filters too LOL. I picked 1 for my lexus and the other filter for my honda. Done that like 2 weeks ago.Andy
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I went to the local kragens and it was over $8.50 per quart. At the dealer I believe it was only $7.20.
I also purchased the filter from there, but if you buy it online, it's a bit cheaper.
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I see.. I am in SacTown... and the reason why I need to change the oil coz I never had a chance to check when is the service... it says that I still have 10,600 miles to go before the Service B pop-ups... but when I went to San Francisco and around the area... I was not driving all slow... lol.. I even have an encounter with an EVO 8.. and yada yada...
I just want to be on the safe side... I'ts been around 2mos since I got my clk500... and never had a change to know when was the last oil change or checkup...
Where in frisco are you from henry47?
I just want to be on the safe side... I'ts been around 2mos since I got my clk500... and never had a change to know when was the last oil change or checkup...
Where in frisco are you from henry47?
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My dealership had a special last week....$85 for an oil change (using Mobil 1). I jumped all over that. Didn't care if the CLK needed one or not.
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Hey Andy,
Did you buy the excavator from the site you posted? I tried buying there too, but my order status is still pending shipment. I think its been 4days with that status. I also tried calling them with no success, is that site still alive? lol
Did you buy the excavator from the site you posted? I tried buying there too, but my order status is still pending shipment. I think its been 4days with that status. I also tried calling them with no success, is that site still alive? lol
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ahhhh... i just tried using the excavator and was only able to take out 4qrts of oil.... 
I tried removing and putting back the tube and making sure its at the bottom already.. but cannot suck more oil anymore.. I also tried checking oil level in the dash.. it says add 2qrts to reach maximum oil level.. obviously there is still more oil in the engine that wasnt taken off...
what am I doing wrong here?
I tried removing and putting back the tube and making sure its at the bottom already.. but cannot suck more oil anymore.. I also tried checking oil level in the dash.. it says add 2qrts to reach maximum oil level.. obviously there is still more oil in the engine that wasnt taken off...
what am I doing wrong here?
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i know! lol... it took me almost 4hours to do an oil change! it feels like the tube cannot reach the very bottom of the oil pan or maybe its just me...
I tried playing around with the tube too to reach the bottom.. and I think it did reach the bottom but on the wrong side... was able to take 4quarts on the left side... (4quarts on the right side i guess)
last option was to take off the plastics beneath and untorque the plug.. AND BOOM! 4 more quarts splashed in the bucket!
I tried playing around with the tube too to reach the bottom.. and I think it did reach the bottom but on the wrong side... was able to take 4quarts on the left side... (4quarts on the right side i guess)
last option was to take off the plastics beneath and untorque the plug.. AND BOOM! 4 more quarts splashed in the bucket!
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yep yep....
I was surprised though... because I heard/read that MB's used oil is supposed to be still clear like it is brand new.. but mine was dark and is really really 'USED' oil.. it looks like its been a while since the car had an oil change...
I was surprised though... because I heard/read that MB's used oil is supposed to be still clear like it is brand new.. but mine was dark and is really really 'USED' oil.. it looks like its been a while since the car had an oil change...
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i know! lol... it took me almost 4hours to do an oil change! it feels like the tube cannot reach the very bottom of the oil pan or maybe its just me...
I tried playing around with the tube too to reach the bottom.. and I think it did reach the bottom but on the wrong side... was able to take 4quarts on the left side... (4quarts on the right side i guess)
last option was to take off the plastics beneath and untorque the plug.. AND BOOM! 4 more quarts splashed in the bucket!
I tried playing around with the tube too to reach the bottom.. and I think it did reach the bottom but on the wrong side... was able to take 4quarts on the left side... (4quarts on the right side i guess)
last option was to take off the plastics beneath and untorque the plug.. AND BOOM! 4 more quarts splashed in the bucket!
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From: NorCal
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I actually do not know as well! LOL
That is why i said "i guess"... if I was on the right bottom... lol..
I tried dipping the tube and I can see the marks of the oil.. I also tried checking how long was I able to sink the tube and its LONGGGGGGG!!!
It even reached the floor when I measure it outside from the point of entry and to the floor... again I was able to suck out 4quarts only... and the thing stop pouring oil to the excavator.. I tried pumping again maybe it was out of air.. but still the same its sucking air in the engine instead of oil...
Well it was my first time using the excavator.. maybe I can try doing it on my bike or truck and get it right... But I still think draining by plug is way better... but is harder...
I tried dipping the tube and I can see the marks of the oil.. I also tried checking how long was I able to sink the tube and its LONGGGGGGG!!!
It even reached the floor when I measure it outside from the point of entry and to the floor... again I was able to suck out 4quarts only... and the thing stop pouring oil to the excavator.. I tried pumping again maybe it was out of air.. but still the same its sucking air in the engine instead of oil...
Well it was my first time using the excavator.. maybe I can try doing it on my bike or truck and get it right...
But I still think draining by plug is way better... but is harder...
