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Oct 18, 2004 | 01:01 PM

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Removing the oil filter

I'm doing my first oil change with the Mity Vac/topsider. I was all ready to go and could not get the oil filter cover off. What do I need to use to get this off??? My chanel locks aren't big enough. Thanks.

Oct 18, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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From: In A Van Down By The River

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Oil filter socket Hazet-2169 or 103 589 00 09 00 or equivalent available at most auto parts stores. I got mine at Wal*Mart.

Oct 18, 2004 | 08:03 PM

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Yeah go get the right tool for the job.

Oct 26, 2004 | 09:57 AM

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How do you do this .. Do you have to Get under the Vehicle or what ?

Oct 26, 2004 | 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ml320_2001

How do you do this .. Do you have to Get under the Vehicle or what ?

See http://www.mercedesshop.com/diy_oil_change2.htm

Oct 26, 2004 | 01:51 PM

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Wow..Cool Thanks Azinn....So do you always do it yourself ? If that is very easy .. y do people take it to Dealers for OilChange and pay $150 per Oilchange ? :hmmmm

Oct 26, 2004 | 06:16 PM

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Wow..Cool Thanks Azinn....So do you always do it yourself ? If that is very easy .. y do people take it to Dealers for OilChange and pay $150 per Oilchange ? :hmmmm

Because while I have it, I will find everything wrong with it and give you an estimate to fix it! I will find stuff you didn't even know you had.... Its more than just an oil change, its a complete inspection to let you know of any problems or potential problems, some things you just wouldn't know to look for otherwise.

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Oct 26, 2004 | 07:42 PM

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From: In A Van Down By The River

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Wow..Cool Thanks Azinn....So do you always do it yourself ? If that is very easy .. y do people take it to Dealers for OilChange and pay $150 per Oilchange ? :hmmmm

Since the warranty ran out, I do it myself. But rather than the pump to suck the oil out I use one of these http://www.fumotovalve.com/ with a nipple on it and run a hose to the drain pan. Easy job and I know its done right. I still go to the dealer for the brake & radiatior flush, brake pads etc. Probably let them drain & replace the transmission fluid next year.

Last edited by azinn; Oct 26, 2004 at 07:45 PM.