How to change oil?
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How to change oil?
I have a new to me 2021 GLE63s and want to do my own oil change. Do I drain it out the bottom or suck it out the dip stick tube like I do on my 2013 ML350?
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Drain plug
There is a write up in the AMG GLE forum. You have to scroll down to get to the 63. It starts out as a write up on a 53
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...g-gle53-2.html
Here is a pic of what it looks like on the 63
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Man that's one fancy oil pan with it's torx bolts and hex drain plug with what looks like a copper crush washer. My tools almost don't feel worthy of wrenching on something like that. I'd probably do sumtin' stoopid and use an aluminum crush washer and void the warranty. 
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2021 GLS580 | 2011 ML350 BlueTec | 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
Not difficult, the drain plug is a
. A standard torx will likely strip the plug. I replaced the crush washer but it could likely be reused so long as you don't go crazy tightening it. The filter housing has a drain plug (10mm hex) but I found it to be very slow and still pour out the sides when I removed the filter so I probably won't waste time with it again. If you aren't using a lift you'll need to remove the skid plates. Start with the front one, it has about a dozen 13mm bolts holding it on. The two front middle bolts are slotted so you can slide the plate back after removing the rest of the bolts and loosening those two. The mid skid plate only has about 6 bolts but is hooked at the front. You'll also need to remove 4 10mm bolts from the plastic cover behind it to fully release it. Both of these pieces are heavy so be careful. If you have a lift things are a bit simpler as you can simply let the middle plate hang once you release it. I overfilled the first time as I read the capacity wrong. In the workshop menu it would read the level in real time and with .1L precision. Told me there were 10L in the engine instead of 9.5L immediately but it took almost 10 days of driving before the "Reduce oil level" message was displayed. I simply removed the filter drain plug and allowed .5L to drain out. Next time I'll get the right amount to start with. Good to know the level sensor is accurate though since there is no dipstick. I used Motul's 8100 EFE 5w-30. It carries MB's 229.52 spec, also works in our ML, and can be had from Amazon for a reasonable price.
More good oil change references found below.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...ml#post8221975
More good oil change references found below.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...ml#post8221975
Last edited by jkaetz; May 27, 2024 at 09:31 AM.
