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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 03:16 AM
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Do I have to take my E200/184hp to the dealership for an oil change?

I own an E200 Blue Efiencency 184 hp 2011 and would like to change oil. Can I do it myself?

There is a lot of different information about it on Internet.
Do I need MB computer, some extraordinary tools or what?

I know it is Mobile one in my car now. And no warranty.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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No. A good independent Mercedes shop can do it for you or if you know how to DIY. Both will cost much less then a dealer.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by palima
I own an E200 Blue Efiencency 184 hp 2011 and would like to change oil. Can I do it myself?

There is a lot of different information about it on Internet.
Do I need MB computer, some extraordinary tools or what?

I know it is Mobile one in my car now. And no warranty.
You can do it yourself or have an independent do it. But, is it still under warranty or has the mileage run out? My philosophy has always been to let dealer do it until warranty expires, just in case. While warranty would still be valid, just wouldn't want to be involved between dealer and MB saying not done to specs so warranty is invalid. Carefully read the maintenance sections of your owner's manuals.
Actually I no longer do DIY and do not use independents-burned too many times by shoddy work, mistakes, etc. I consider the extra costs as insurance against future problems and conflicts with dealer or MB.
Additionally, the dealership has access to the latest info. from MB re: the cars, TSB's, other updates, etc. Most independents have to pay for this and do they really if they service ALL makes of cars?
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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Thanks.

I'm from Sweden. This is only a 2 year warranty on MB cars!
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by palima
Thanks.

I'm from Sweden. This is only a 2 year warranty on MB cars!

At least one of the two people who've responded to you is from the US.IIRC US courts have ruled that one needn't have routine service done by a dealership in order to preserve the factory warranty.But it seems possible to me that Swedish law is different.You'd be wise to consult fellow Swedes regarding this subject just in case my hunch is correct.
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