DW is getting a new GLB this weekend, and I wanted to know if I can suction the oil from the top. I know it doesn't have a dipstick, so I wasn't sure if it is possible.

Thanks.

 

Bump

 

Sorry for the bad news but sadly it will have to be bottom drain for this engine.

 

I think you are probably right. Although I did ask CHATGTP and it said that there is a dipstick tube available. I checked the location it said it was but I could not find it.

I also have a message in to my Service Advisor to get his input.

 

Forget about the AI stuff

That being said, I love to be wrong, as I do wish life is easier that way.

 

No dipstick. ChatGPT is not very reliable on MB info, probably because range of inputs is wide and number instances is low, making focus statistics fuzzy.

The oil change from underneath is not too bad, though. After removing the splash pan (8 small bolts, 2 push in fasteners) the oil drain plug is facing forward just behind the bumper fascia. You might want to fabricate two 3” high ramps from 2x10s to give a little extra height to get to the back bolts on the pan. A 12”-15” extension helps with the oil filter housing.

 

yep!! This is the only way that I change my oil I use a siphon pump that I got from O'Reilly's for 10 bucks and hand pump it out of the dipstick... way easier and quicker than jacking it up, removal of splash sheilds etc.. then having to drain.. replace oil drain bolt... crawl back out from under... swap the filter.. refill oil....... me personally I prefer to just stand out from the engine bay and siphon it out.. way easier and way quicker plus you don't have to worry about keeping up with those connector pins and crap like that

 

Yup and don't have to risk splashing engine oil on the floor, sadly they don't have a dipstick to achieve this.

 

Got ya, yeah its possible and easier.. I recommend though finding the right sized tubing thatll fit down the dipstick...

˝" tubing or smaller... anything bigger wont fit... go to small and it wont siphon out freely causing the tubing to collapse in on itself... Good luck!! It takes me 15 minutes maybe siphoning out... hope it works for you.

 

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I’ve been looking for a dipstick on GLBs & GLAs for 5 years and haven’t found one. If I’m missing it, please post a photo of its location.