Oil Filter for GLK250
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2013 GLK250BT
Oil Filter for GLK250
Available on ebay, per my request from MB dealer. Item #251319409607, if you are interested. I have purchased a few items from them and have been pleased, but I'm not affliated in any way with them.
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2014 GLK250BT, Polar White; 2016 GLE 300d, Polar White
Oil Filter and Mobil1 5W-40 ESP Oil for GLK250
http://idparts.com/catalog/product_i...oducts_id=3889
2. Hurry up for the Mobil 1 105856-CASE M 5W-40 ESP Formula Motor Oil on Amazon for Pack of 6 for $39.98 after Mobil Rebate. Rebate is valid until 10/31/13
I am going to do myself first oil change around 2500 miles for my 2014 GLK250 BT.
Last edited by Alex Bel; Oct 25, 2013 at 07:41 AM.
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'85 190D , '12 E350 BlueTec, '13 GLK 250 BlueTec
I've read that some place. It was never an issue for me. While I have several Benz' and do mechanical and other work on them, I refuse to mess with oil in engines, tranny's or differentials. Don't want the mess from possible spills in my garages, nor the problems with properly disposing of the used material. I pay others to do all that and will do so on future oil changes.
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2014 GLK250BT, Polar White; 2016 GLE 300d, Polar White
I've read that some place. It was never an issue for me. While I have several Benz' and do mechanical and other work on them, I refuse to mess with oil in engines, tranny's or differentials. Don't want the mess from possible spills in my garages, nor the problems with properly disposing of the used material. I pay others to do all that and will do so on future oil changes.
The topic is below and the author describes oil change on his 2007 Mercedes E320 Diesel (and other his cars): http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TCXV3...ore=automotive
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Dealers also use vacuum extractor for all MB cars.
No mess, except you need to be careful to put filter into plastic bag or container immediately you pull it out. Be careful to insert seals properly when replacing filters.
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2014 C350 4M Sedan , 2014 GLK350 4Matic
Regardless, I've found great review on Amazon link for "Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus"
Amazon.com: Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus: Automotive
The topic is below and the author describes oil change on his 2007 Mercedes E320 Diesel (and other his cars): http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TCXV3...ore=automotive
Amazon.com: Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus: Automotive
The topic is below and the author describes oil change on his 2007 Mercedes E320 Diesel (and other his cars): http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TCXV3...ore=automotive
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2013 GLK250BT
Oil Drain
Call me old fashioned, but I just like draining the oil out the bottom vs. the vacuum method.
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2014 GLK 250 BT
Feedback when you complete a DIY oil/filter change?
Ok, I'm curious about actual experience on how folks did their oil/filter change on the 250 BT.
I'm at 1300 miles on my 2014 250 BT and the oil looks seriously dirty. That dirt definitely has me ready to do an oil/filter change very soon and make sure that all the old oil comes out.
Cheers,
Mike
I'm at 1300 miles on my 2014 250 BT and the oil looks seriously dirty. That dirt definitely has me ready to do an oil/filter change very soon and make sure that all the old oil comes out.
Cheers,
Mike
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2013 GLK250BT
Oil Change
Mike,
You are right. The oil gets black very quickly, but that is common to the industrial diesels that I've worked around in the past. Since the fuel has a higher oil content, the crankcase oil turns dark much quicker than a gasoline engine. I'm at 8700 miles and plan to change the oil/filter at 10K. My last two vehicles (gasoline engines) had change intervals at 7500 miles, so 10k is not that much farther. Please note that I'll accumulate 10K miles in less than 6 months, so there's no chance I'll hit the one year mark to require a change based on time.
I decided to let the factory oil run the recommended mileage, but I might change more frequently for the subsequent oil. Still undecided right now.
You really cannot do any damage to your engine to change more frequently, just your wallet. But the dark oil is not a reason for concern, especially for a diesel. FYI, I haven't added a drop of oil, yet.
You are right. The oil gets black very quickly, but that is common to the industrial diesels that I've worked around in the past. Since the fuel has a higher oil content, the crankcase oil turns dark much quicker than a gasoline engine. I'm at 8700 miles and plan to change the oil/filter at 10K. My last two vehicles (gasoline engines) had change intervals at 7500 miles, so 10k is not that much farther. Please note that I'll accumulate 10K miles in less than 6 months, so there's no chance I'll hit the one year mark to require a change based on time.
I decided to let the factory oil run the recommended mileage, but I might change more frequently for the subsequent oil. Still undecided right now.
You really cannot do any damage to your engine to change more frequently, just your wallet. But the dark oil is not a reason for concern, especially for a diesel. FYI, I haven't added a drop of oil, yet.
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From: Redding, CA
'85 190D , '12 E350 BlueTec, '13 GLK 250 BlueTec
First Benz diesel I had over 35 years ago I started changing the oil expecting it to clean up after the first time or two. Even flushed it after the first change when the oil turned black in less that a thousand miles. Thought something was seriously wrong. Must have run a case of oil through that thing and spent a lot of money and effort, until somebody clued me in. Now I don't even look at it. You'll never find a diesel with clean, clear oil! Do what makes you happy but don't expect 'clean' oil!
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2014 GLK 250 BT
Thanks for the feedback about the oil, Mike and Bob. Yep, this is my first diesel. Any other nice to know tidbits? I know in the old days that checking the fuel filter bowl for water and draining them was important, but I haven't seen any mention of fuel filters in the owners manual.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
