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That *Oil Change* Contraption

Old 12-20-2010, 09:30 PM
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Quick question: If the suction method is so good why does MB (and other makers) continue to include a drain plug in the oil pan?
Not for flushes that's for sure but for the reason we all know!
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Originally Posted by MBRedux
Not for flushes that's for sure but for the reason we all know!
My bad... you are correct. They put drain plugs on all Benzes in the event a couple of guys wanted to use them. Then they sent the suction method procedure to all their authorized dealers worldwide!
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Originally Posted by aggst1
My bad... you are correct. They put drain plugs on all Benzes in the event a couple of guys wanted to use them. Then they sent the suction method procedure to all their authorized dealers worldwide!
There you go! I guess you mean me and about every other true auto enthusiast there is that wouldn't trust a dealership with the care of their bicycle!


Logically, rmfnla has you!

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Originally Posted by MBRedux
There you go! I guess you mean me and about every other true auto enthusiast there is that wouldn't trust a dealership with the care of their bicycle!


Logically, rmfnla has you!
I will trust an authorized dealer 1000 times more than anyone that claims that knows everything .

rmfnla's question was answered! MB also included a jack in each car. That doesn't mean that the preferred method of raising the car is through the jack... does it now?

Have a Happy Holiday buddy!

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Originally Posted by ohlord
a suction evacuation machine.That happens to be the factory approved procedure you appear to be clueless about.
They get out just as much or more of the oil since they go into the pan at the lowest point.
Safer,faster,thorough.
lastly if you have big pieces of metal you have way bigger issues to worry about.
Been changing oil on several of our Benz with this factory method for years never had any of the problems your uninformed opinions project.
Been doing this for many years now.
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Originally Posted by aggst1
I will trust an authorized dealer 1000 times more than anyone that claims that knows everything .

rmfnla's question was answered! MB also included a jack in each car. That doesn't mean that the preferred method of raising the car is through the jack... does it now?

Have a Happy Holiday buddy!
First off, nobody here has claimed to know everything.

Second, my authorized dealer doesn't have a clue how to load the contact from my iPhone into my GLK, so they don't know everything either.
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
First off, nobody here has claimed to know everything.

Second, my authorized dealer doesn't have a clue how to load the contact from my iPhone into my GLK, so they don't know everything either.
Read the thread again to see who claims what.

When you are talking about your dealer who are you referring to? The salesman, or their trained audio-visual installer? Also, last I heard iphone was not made by MB!
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Originally Posted by rmfnla

Second, my authorized dealer doesn't have a clue how to load the contact from my iPhone into my GLK, so they don't know everything either.
that's cuz you can't...
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Read the thread again to see who claims what.

When you are talking about your dealer who are you referring to? The salesman, or their trained audio-visual installer? Also, last I heard iphone was not made by MB!
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Originally Posted by aggst1
Read the thread again to see who claims what.

When you are talking about your dealer who are you referring to? The salesman, or their trained audio-visual installer? Also, last I heard iphone was not made by MB!

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This thing has been beat to death soooooo much we should just put it out of its misery.
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I changed my (break-in) oil out today. Sure the oil contraption might not be perfect but with the weather here in the 20s it sure beat trying to get under the car and getting under the car on the cold concrete. Maybe I'll do it the conventional way during the summer when it's warm and I won't mind being on the concrete crawling around.

In any case I was surprised the oil looked so used. The last car I did the break-in oil change on looked almost new.

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This is just my 2 cents. I've been around few engines in my life from small 3 hp generator to M1 tank engines from my time in the military. I've done hundred(s) of oil changes and engine services. Now I'm not saying using suction evacuation machine method is wrong, but IMHOP draining it from the plug is better. I for one don't think MB, BMW, etc.. really worry about cars 10 or more years old out of warranty.
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Anyone of the DIYer's have used this on their GLK?

http://fumotousa.com/

https://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/P...ductCode=F106N

I had this on my old '99 Odyssey and '05 Pilot and absolutely like it. I'm thinking of putting one in the GLK after our 3 year pre-paid maintenance.
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Anyone of the DIYer's have used this on their GLK?

http://fumotousa.com/

https://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/P...ductCode=F106N

I had this on my old '99 Odyssey and '05 Pilot and absolutely like it. I'm thinking of putting one in the GLK after our 3 year pre-paid maintenance.

Actually you cannot easily install this on the GLK if it's equipped with a 4 Matic. You need to know what you're looking at under there. It's not your typical pan with a drain plug., especially with 4-Matic
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Originally Posted by MBRedux
Actually you cannot easily install this on the GLK if it's equipped with a 4 Matic. You need to know what you're looking at under there. It's not your typical pan with a drain plug., especially with 4-Matic
Thanks! I actually haven't looked the under carriage.

Is the engine oil drain plug obstructed somehow?
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Thanks! I actually haven't looked the under carriage.

Is the engine oil drain plug obstructed somehow?

Yes. If you plan on doing it yourself, it IS easier with the pump unless you're a complete nut like I am.

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Originally Posted by MBRedux
Yes. If you plan on doing it yourself, it IS easier with the pump unless you're a complete nut like I am.
Thanks for the advice!
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Doubt one of those would fit. Here's what your drain plug looks like:





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