A Qustion For DIY's
02-07-2002, 06:05 PM
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2002 CLK 430 Coupe
A Qustion For DIY's
To those that change their own oil. Do you have a special tool for removing the oil filter cap? I have a good strap type wrench, but am afraid that it might break the plastic (or whatever it is) cap. How much of a pain is it to remove the bottom shield to gain access to the drain plug?
02-07-2002, 07:47 PM
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Re: A Qustion For DIY's
Originally posted by rp430
To those that change their own oil. Do you have a special tool for removing the oil filter cap? I have a good strap type wrench, but am afraid that it might break the plastic (or whatever it is) cap. How much of a pain is it to remove the bottom shield to gain access to the drain plug?
To those that change their own oil. Do you have a special tool for removing the oil filter cap? I have a good strap type wrench, but am afraid that it might break the plastic (or whatever it is) cap. How much of a pain is it to remove the bottom shield to gain access to the drain plug?
Do yourself a favor and invest the $10 for the correct tool at your local dealer to remove the oil filter housing.
02-08-2002, 08:22 AM
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OK, thanks. But what about the shield under the engine? Is it obnoxious to remove? I would rather not use a dip stick suction device to remove the oil.
