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I know it probably has been asked before but...I couldn't find it. The last time I had the oil changed I forgot to get it went to the dealer and paid $9 for it. Can someone tell me the size and or part number, preferably from FCP, I plan on ordering tonight and once again just remembered to buy it. I think there has to bean acceptable alternate for much cheaper.
I know it probably has been asked before but...I couldn't find it. The last time I had the oil changed I forgot to get it went to the dealer and paid $9 for it. Can someone tell me the size and or part number, preferably from FCP, I plan on ordering tonight and once again just remembered to buy it. I think there has to bean acceptable alternate for much cheaper.
Thanks I dont have the oil but I bought a few filters from them. Will be buying oil from them going with LiquiMoly, MB spec 229.51. Just wanted to order everything I needed. I fell like it's crazy to spend $7 on a piece of copper. I know I spent a lot on the car but this seems extreme.
Google AI:
The official OEM part number for the Mercedes-Benz M256 engine oil pan drain plug crush washer is 007603-014106. Because the M256 is the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine used across various modern Mercedes models (including your GLS 450, GLE 450, E 450, and S 500), it uses the exact same hardware configuration.
Thanks I dont have the oil but I bought a few filters from them. Will be buying oil from them going with LiquiMoly, MB spec 229.51. Just wanted to order everything I needed. I fell like it's crazy to spend $7 on a piece of copper. I know I spent a lot on the car but this seems extreme.
Curious about opinions on 0W40 Synthoil Energy Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2050 vs Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 0W-40 . Both appear to meet the 229.5 spec for the '24 GLS 580. 5 quart price of $64 for LM to $26 for Pennzoil. I always used Pennzoil fully synthetic for a Ram 1500 Hemi for ten years with no issues. Apologies for more questions on oil, this time not concerned with best but if it meets MB specs does it matter?
Curious about opinions on 0W40 Synthoil Energy Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2050 vs Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 0W-40 . Both appear to meet the 229.5 spec for the '24 GLS 580. 5 quart price of $64 for LM to $26 for Pennzoil. I always used Pennzoil fully synthetic for a Ram 1500 Hemi for ten years with no issues. Apologies for more questions on oil, this time not concerned with best but if it meets MB specs does it matter?
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I have a personal bias on motul xcess gen 2 actually but pennzoil is good too.
I just bought a half dozen oil filters for my G550 and X7, both Hengst brand, but different filter sizes. Curiously, the X7 filter was provided with a large cannister o-ring, a replacement cannister drain plug + o-ring, and a copper crush washer. The G550 filter was provided with only a large cannister o-ring. Both vehicles have cannister drain plugs and metal sump drain plugs.
Curious about opinions on 0W40 Synthoil Energy Engine Oil (5 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM2050 vs Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 0W-40 . Both appear to meet the 229.5 spec for the '24 GLS 580. 5 quart price of $64 for LM to $26 for Pennzoil. I always used Pennzoil fully synthetic for a Ram 1500 Hemi for ten years with no issues. Apologies for more questions on oil, this time not concerned with best but if it meets MB specs does it matter?
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Won't engage on debate of oil brands, but will say that it is very important to pick one that does indeed meet MB spec requirements.
I ran an oil analysis not too long ago at 93k on mine, always used MB spec at 5w30, the internals of the engine were utterly flawless, other than starting to show signs of increased viscosity at 6,300 miles, which tells me to not stretch it much past 6k miles for oil changes regardless of brand type or manual recommendations (10k).
Just sole personal experience, nothing more nothing less. I've always used M1 in all of my cars for the last 25 years, never once had an issue in any of them. Even on the GTI's (4 of them) which were all tuned and "enjoyed" (but not abused).
If they dealer charged you for it...they are douch bags. The factory oil change included a filter, oil, gaskets and a washer....99.99999% of dealers never use the washer as they suck out the oil. My mechanic has a bag of about 5000 of them (both sizes) from the oil changes at the dealership....they are give aways....
If they dealer charged you for it...they are douch bags. The factory oil change included a filter, oil, gaskets and a washer....99.99999% of dealers never use the washer as they suck out the oil. My mechanic has a bag of about 5000 of them (both sizes) from the oil changes at the dealership....they are give aways....
A service is 650 locally at the cheaper dealer. I bought all the materials from FCP and it was under 200 and did it myself. Don’t have a lift just 2 hydraulic jacks and jack stands. The plate was a royal PIA and I won’t do it myself again. In NY we had bad winter so I was bored one day and figured why not. Then after draining realized I didn’t have the crush washer so went to the dealer. It was like $9 I laughed when he gave me me the invoice but what was I gonna do. Now my indie will
charge me $50 for labor if I supply all materials. He was a former MB head tech. I know it will done right and not deal with the plate again.
my bag of washers showed up yesterday via that amazon link in my original response above. like you, I forget to get one when I get the MB filter at the dealership because of the stupidity of their cost, yet forget to actually buy a new one. I've net had a leak at the drain plug ever though. I've been doing the oil changes for the last 3 cycles (5k), same washer.
my bag of washers showed up yesterday via that amazon link in my original response above. like you, I forget to get one when I get the MB filter at the dealership because of the stupidity of their cost, yet forget to actually buy a new one. I've net had a leak at the drain plug ever though. I've been doing the oil changes for the last 3 cycles (5k), same washer.
But you absolutely need one of my $9 crush washers every oil change -- trust me (lol).
my bag of washers showed up yesterday via that amazon link in my original response above. like you, I forget to get one when I get the MB filter at the dealership because of the stupidity of their cost, yet forget to actually buy a new one. I've net had a leak at the drain plug ever though. I've been doing the oil changes for the last 3 cycles (5k), same washer.
Years ago when I was very young I had no idea what it did and never changed either. Ignorance was bliss. Never had leaks either but with the amount this vehicle costs and the absolute PIA the plate is to get to the plug without a lift I wanted no part of the potential leak. I’m glad I did the first change and won’t be doing the second. Happy to save money providing my independent with the materials and pay the $50 labor charge.
Last edited by lungs414; Jun 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM.
Does Mercedes not recommend suctioning the oil for your engine?
honestly don’t know. If it can I would. That’s how I change the oil on my waverunners. So I have the equipment. I’m sure someone will comment if it can be done. But like I said 500 for the labor to have it done I will gladly pay it.
I don't think any manufacturer recommends suction.
I agree with @mikapen . That was my understanding too… unless things have changed? That would make home-garage oil change an easy task! I’ve love that. Those machines are not that expensive, even used from ebay. 5K miles (mid-year) oil changes would be cool to do at home, just for fun for those who enjoy it or live hours away from a dealer to do one additional oil change per year than factory intervals.
What engine? I'm seeing 3 engines listed under oil change procedures for GLS580. M176, M177 and M256.
M176 and M177 has the metal drain plug with gasket. Gasket part# 007603014106. Size 14mmx20mmx1.5mm
M256 has the plastic drain plug.
I would not rely on Google AI. Just yesterday I saw someone post torque specs they got from Google AI and one or two were not correct for the specific submodel they were looking for.
If the engine has a dipstick then the oil can be suctioned out. Engines without dipstick tubes and AMG engines should be drained. From reading thru numerous maintenance manuals it appears the reason MB "recommends" suction over draining is efficiency. Either way is acceptable if both options are available to you. I have the M272 engine and usually prefer draining the oil from below even though the oil filter is located right up top. This gives me the chance to inspect everything while under the car. Last year I found one of the cv axle boots torn so im glad I did drain the oil that time.
In earlier model manuals MB doesnt even mention efficiency and just lists both options.
I have an inexpensive 12v fluid pump i'll use to suction out the oil. It came with clamps to be powered off a battery so I splice on a 12v cigarette lighter plug instead so I can run it off an ac/dc power supply I already had. Just run an extension cord out to the car.
I like the pump because its small and can store it away up on a shelf.
I stick the tube all the way down to the bottom of the oil pan. I drilled a hole thru a rubber stopper and have it on the tube so it seals it off at the top of the dipstick.
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