Lots of oil related stuff
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2002 C240
Lots of oil related stuff
1) I want to try the siphon method to change my oil vs. pulling the plug. I'm too cheap to spend money on a Topsider, so I saw a cheap $12 siphon pump at the store and bought that, along with one of those big, red plastic containers. Has anyone used this setup successfully?
Siphon Pump Pic
2) Also, what Mobil 1 oil should I be using? I think we've been using the 10W-40 or 5W-40...but I noticed my C240 uses 0W-40 so...
3) The dealership also told me I had a cracked oil pan and it would cost $200 to replace it, should I just do it myself? Is it easy to replace?
4) Lastly, for the first time I'm experiencing oil consumption problem...the light actually went on even though I've kept up with oil changes, and no sign of leakage...read some threads about this happening to MLs.
Siphon Pump Pic
2) Also, what Mobil 1 oil should I be using? I think we've been using the 10W-40 or 5W-40...but I noticed my C240 uses 0W-40 so...
3) The dealership also told me I had a cracked oil pan and it would cost $200 to replace it, should I just do it myself? Is it easy to replace?
4) Lastly, for the first time I'm experiencing oil consumption problem...the light actually went on even though I've kept up with oil changes, and no sign of leakage...read some threads about this happening to MLs.
Last edited by radiocrow; 09-12-2006 at 10:33 AM.
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$200 for an oil pan? That must be just the labor!