Performed my own oil change today....easy!
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Virginia
2005 Carlsson CD32 E320 CDI Inline-6
Performed my own oil change today....easy!
WOW $225 for an oil change from the dealer.
Had a little free time today before Turkey dinner so the CDI got oil change.
Bought the filter from dealer and some Mobil1 5w-40 from Walmart in 5qt jugs.
Granted, its a little more involved than the average car, esp dealing with the filter, but it was all in all nothing major.
Dismounted and cleaned all 4 wheels while car was in the air, man what a difference when the alloys are through-and-through clean and free of brake dust.
1)Car on jackstands
2)Remove all covers (engine covers....torx screwdriver and underbody aerodynamics....8mm socket).
3)drain oil
4)Change filter (strap wrench or special tool)
5)Put dash cluster in "service mode" to oil quantity, quarts.
6)Fill with oil
7)In "service menu" update interval.
8)Put covers back on.
Its about 1 hour of easy work if you like to work on your car and have a comfortable area to do so.
If not, take it to the dealer.
Had a little free time today before Turkey dinner so the CDI got oil change.
Bought the filter from dealer and some Mobil1 5w-40 from Walmart in 5qt jugs.
Granted, its a little more involved than the average car, esp dealing with the filter, but it was all in all nothing major.
Dismounted and cleaned all 4 wheels while car was in the air, man what a difference when the alloys are through-and-through clean and free of brake dust.
1)Car on jackstands
2)Remove all covers (engine covers....torx screwdriver and underbody aerodynamics....8mm socket).
3)drain oil
4)Change filter (strap wrench or special tool)
5)Put dash cluster in "service mode" to oil quantity, quarts.
6)Fill with oil
7)In "service menu" update interval.
8)Put covers back on.
Its about 1 hour of easy work if you like to work on your car and have a comfortable area to do so.
If not, take it to the dealer.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Kansas City, MO, USA
1989 560SEL, 1999 S600, 2005 S600, 2008 S550 4Matic
Yes indeed, if not take it to the dealer, but $225 is INSANE for an oil change in ANY six cylinder car, heck in ANY CAR!! The materials only cost about $50 I'm sure. That's too much! Even for the rich folks that buy those cars, that is way too much.
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From: FL410
'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Surely the $225 is for the "Glorified" oil change at the 13K intervals... As the going rate for an MB "Oil Change" is $100 or so.. which is still usury!
I'll be going to an independent shop that does real work for my money, and changes out all kinds of filters and fluids for the $200 I pay him!
I'll be going to an independent shop that does real work for my money, and changes out all kinds of filters and fluids for the $200 I pay him!
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Manchester, UK
W210 E300DT Saloon
Just get a copy of the service schedule, and do it yourself. All they do is change certain filters and fluids (dead easy), and inspect various bits on the car (visually).
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Litchfield Park, Arizona U.S.A.
1977 300D
What indy do you use? I'm in Litchfield Park and if you someone on the westside that is good, I'd love to know. I have always done everything myself...but someday I know I'll start to want fixing 'er with my checkbook.
Thanks
Thanks
