Torque Specs Oil Change E550

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Jun 4, 2015 | 08:18 PM

SFL_driver

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2011 E550

Torque Specs Oil Change E550

Can someone tell me what the torque specs are for the oil drain plug and filter cap on a 2011 E550?
I've searched all over the place but all I seem to find are E350 DIYs.
I ordered a service manual from ebay but it won't arrive until next week (I'm planning on an oil change this weekend).

Also, sucky or drain from drain plug- What's your preference?

Jun 4, 2015 | 08:34 PM

Arrie

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2010 E550, 273 Engine: 2012 S550, 278 Engine

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Run the engine to hot temperature and all oil will come out sucking it thru the dip stick tube. Oil needs to be hot so drive it at less 5 miles before taking the oil out. Engine coolant temperature gauge will show normal temperature very quickly but this is not the same as oil temperature. It takes a bit longer to get oil hot. Taking the oil out thru dip stick tube eliminates fooling with the drain plug and the engine bay under side coverings.

For the filter cap mark the cap and the base with a permanent marker (yellow or gold...) before you open it. Then with the new filter in it tighten the cap back to the mark you made. No need for torgue wrench.

Jun 4, 2015 | 10:23 PM

looney100

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Spec for my 2014 is 25nM for the housing and 30nM for the drain plug. Would imagine yours are the same.
Personally, I'm old school. Prefer to drain.

Jun 4, 2015 | 10:41 PM

DJ Hellfire

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Just replace the washer and snug the *****. It ain't coming off. You'll find that there's probably 2% of mechanics in the world that actually tighten a drain plug with a torque wrench (right or wrong).