DFY oil change
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DFY oil change
For the first time in 20 years I've paid someone to change my oil. The grade of oil needed for the Bluetec isn't readily available, nor are filters widely available. Given the hassle in acquiring the parts necessary to do the change myself, I decided to have someone do it for me - and it wasn't going to be the dealership for $500.
Took it to the local Mobil 1 Lube Express here in Calgary. I did need to call them a couple days in advance, as they don't keep our oil and filter in stock, but otherwise the service was quick and fantastic.
I may make a habit of this.
Took it to the local Mobil 1 Lube Express here in Calgary. I did need to call them a couple days in advance, as they don't keep our oil and filter in stock, but otherwise the service was quick and fantastic.
I may make a habit of this.
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I'm getting the same way - at age 73 , that's a bit old IMO to be crawling around underneath a vehicle. Why would an oil change be $500? Does that include a complete car detailing too. The dealer here in Austin quoted $120 which includes resetting the maintenance reminder for an e350.
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When we bought the car, we were offered four annual services for a discounted rate of $1600. I didn't bother to ask what they would cost individually.
In all honesty, if I didn't need to drive all over town for the parts, I may have been tempted to do it myself.
In all honesty, if I didn't need to drive all over town for the parts, I may have been tempted to do it myself.
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Haven't changed my own oil in over 5 years. The few dollars saved on labor isn't worth my time. Plus you have to go and dispose of the oil. My wife and I just go in separate cars, drop it off and tell them to call me when it's done. So much easier.
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It was just too much hassle for the E250 given the uncommon materials.
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I do my own too, but last time I did my wife's I cut the oring on the filter housing and it exploded with oil all over the garage floor when I started it. That never happened to me before. Sometimes I mess up with putting the wrong amount of oil in, but never that bad of a mistake. It made me stop and think about whether it was really worth my time. Or if I'm slipping and getting too old for this *****. Usually I enjoy it, but this time was a nightmare.
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I rigged up a pump and made a adapter to stick in the dipstick tube to suck the old oil out. The filter is right up top too.. 20 min. Job.
Just traded my 220 for a 222 and wonder if anyone knows the button sequence to reset the Oil change minder? On the 220 it was hit OK and Phone at same time and it would open up a new menu.
Just traded my 220 for a 222 and wonder if anyone knows the button sequence to reset the Oil change minder? On the 220 it was hit OK and Phone at same time and it would open up a new menu.
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I fortunately have access to the air powered pump that syphons the oils out from the dipstick (factory method). Filter is at the top. Truly one of the easiest oil changes you can do. You don't even get your hands dirty 
Sub 50.00 and it's all done.
The tool is called a mity vac. Considering the prices of oil changes and no need to crawl around under your car, doing 2 or three yourself pays for the tool. I'd strongly consider buying one if you are planning to own this vehicle for a while. There are many other uses for it as well.
Sub 50.00 and it's all done.
The tool is called a mity vac. Considering the prices of oil changes and no need to crawl around under your car, doing 2 or three yourself pays for the tool. I'd strongly consider buying one if you are planning to own this vehicle for a while. There are many other uses for it as well.
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The correct oil and filter can be mail ordered from various sources. I use Amazon. About $75 for the bluetec filter and 9 quarts of esp oil. I can confirm it takes less time than driving to and from a shop to have it done. No mess with a topside the either.
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Walmart sells 5q jugs of 0-W40 Mobil 1 around $25
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./23636902
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./23636902
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Topside oil change is the easiest way.
Our W212 undercarriage cover is a lengthy one so it's a bit a PITA to remove if you don't have a good lift or taller ramp.
I buy my oil and filter from Amazon. One day shipping. The only run to the parts store is recycling the old oil.
Our W212 undercarriage cover is a lengthy one so it's a bit a PITA to remove if you don't have a good lift or taller ramp.
I buy my oil and filter from Amazon. One day shipping. The only run to the parts store is recycling the old oil.
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Walmart sells 5q jugs of 0-W40 Mobil 1 around $25
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./23636902
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./23636902
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Right , for bluetec diesels you need ESP oil. Walmart has it as well http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./17034369
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Right , for bluetec diesels you need ESP oil. Walmart has it as well http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./17034369
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The way I see it, I can do a better job, faster, and cheaper than taking it in.
...At least in every car except the E250. The uniqueness of the motor would require me to leave the city to purchase the oil I need - which is why it's been the only oil change I've paid for in 20 years.
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2008 E320 Bluetec (until 11/14), 2001 SLK 320, 2004 Volvo V70, 1972 MGB, 2013 E350
I worked in a gas station/garage when I was in college so I have done a zillion oil changes, lubes, brake jobs on all sorts of cars and restored a 1972 MGB. I now take my cars to an excellent (but not cheap) Indy or the local MB dealer. I got tired of having grease under my finger nails.
