Can't seem to locate the oil pan...!
11-07-2016, 10:22 AM
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So you need a good pump for oil removal. I read about the MityVac but did not go with it as I thought it was a bit pricey. Changed oil few times using the $7 small hand pump that I bought with oil from Wally World. This pump last only one oil change as obviously the old oil ruined the seals of it. It worked but took about 1/2 hour to suck oil out from the engine.
Then bought an electric piston pump. This lasted two changes.
Bought another electric pun that broke after one change.
Then bought the MityVac and have done 4 oil changes with it. So very easy as it takes the whole oil volume in it in just 5 or so minutes. And I don't see it would fail as no oil runs thru the pump itself. Yes, it is a hand pump but does not take much effort at all.
The other very easy jobs for you are spark plugs and air filters.
Then bought an electric piston pump. This lasted two changes.
Bought another electric pun that broke after one change.
Then bought the MityVac and have done 4 oil changes with it. So very easy as it takes the whole oil volume in it in just 5 or so minutes. And I don't see it would fail as no oil runs thru the pump itself. Yes, it is a hand pump but does not take much effort at all.
The other very easy jobs for you are spark plugs and air filters.
thanks Arrie , so that mityvac worth at the end huh? i was eye ballin some pumps on ebay , was gonna buy a cheap one for $20 but decided to hold on for now , but this http://www.ebay.com/itm/350906728143?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT would be ideal i think.
spark plugs and V belt are next
11-07-2016, 11:16 AM
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And Mityvac also makes an air powered evacuator, the MV7300, for about $20 more than the basic hand pump model MV7400, or you get the MV7201 which is hand pump but also injects oil/lube which could be handy for the transmission refill, for about $30 more than the hand pump model.
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11-07-2016, 01:46 PM
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And Mityvac also makes an air powered evacuator, the MV7300, for about $20 more than the basic hand pump model MV7400, or you get the MV7201 which is hand pump but also injects oil/lube which could be handy for the transmission refill, for about $30 more than the hand pump model.
Mine is 9qt capacity and it woks both ways. Way better than any electronic pump I used. All oil fits in it so I suck the old oil out, fill the car with new oil and then fill the emptied oil bottles with the old oil and take back to Wally World.
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11-07-2016, 05:49 PM
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Depends on the state laws. Most states say that places that sell oil have to take back the old oil to recycle it. I think CA uses certified collection centers and many of them appear to be places that also sell oil.
11-08-2016, 01:49 PM
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11-20-2016, 04:13 PM
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For those who change their own oil, does this in any way invalidate the CPO warranty? Just wondering if the dealer would try and claim a repair won't be covered if services were not done at the dealer.
Thanks in advance! Just got my 2014 E350 3 days ago, and am loving it. First time MB owner!
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11-20-2016, 08:34 PM
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i always try to the suction method from the dipstick but im sure the drain method is better as it uses gravity.
my question is, do i need to have an O ring for the oil sump plug handy just in case or do I automatically replace it or i shouldnt worry? im gonna try the drain method on my sedan soon so yeah...
my question is, do i need to have an O ring for the oil sump plug handy just in case or do I automatically replace it or i shouldnt worry? im gonna try the drain method on my sedan soon so yeah...
11-21-2016, 12:05 AM
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For those who change their own oil, does this in any way invalidate the CPO warranty? Just wondering if the dealer would try and claim a repair won't be covered if services were not done at the dealer.
Thanks in advance! Just got my 2014 E350 3 days ago, and am loving it. First time MB owner!
Thanks in advance! Just got my 2014 E350 3 days ago, and am loving it. First time MB owner!
