Hope you guys don't mind a new thread on this topic.

Wife bought a lightly used 2024 GLE 350 and I plan to do the oil changes myself and find an Indy to do the Service Bs. Although I am contemplating buying the vacuum pump for the brake flush.

I went to FCP and bought the MB229.72 spec Motul 0w-20 oil (8100 Eco Clean) and then the filter, washer, and new drain plug.

I have gone back and forth about how to get the GLE up. I have ramps, jack stands, and a floor jack. I wish there was a central lift point so I could drive up the ramps and get the car level on the stands.

Instead, I bought this Powerbilt Jack/Stand combo.
Powerbilt Jack Combo

I had the 3-ton version and used it in anger 2 times on a 33ft travel trailer on the side of the road.

The 2-ton version needs 8.6" clearance and I measured more than that to the front lift points. I also just bought this puck off Amazon.


I almost bought a Jack Rod but decided to go with the Powerbilt.

The plan is to lower the car after I start draining oil and let it sit at a level attitude.

I'm a little nervous with the 0w-20 oil vice what I would think is a more normal 30 weight. I bought the fancy Motul oil instead of going with a 229.71 Mobil 1 (aka cheaper jugs from Walmart) spec oil or the huge amount of 0w or 5w-30 oils that meet the earlier specs.

If you guys don't own a cordless ratchet, go get one! They are game changers. You can slowly remove the drain plug and NOT get hot oil on yourself. Plus just removing the fasteners is quick and easy.

I still need to buy the socket for the filter (27mm) but should have everything else. I do plan to use a torque wrench as well.

I'll take some pics and post once I get this done.
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I park on ramps when doing oil changes on all my cars, and never have problems getting all the oil out via drain plug. Why do you need to keep your GLE level?

I bought a Motive brake flush kit. The process is no more complicated than an oil change, but takes more time if you pull wheels off one at a time to make access to bleed nipples easier. Took me about 4 hours prep through cleanup. Brake fluid requires careful handling because it's corrosive and disposal can be a problem

 

What is your complete model designation? It should be something like 167.XXX or VIN? I will try to look up the oil change procedure for your car. For years, Mercedes has used the vacuum method of extracting the oil through the dipstick tube and it is quite effective, more than draining. But that only works if the oil filter is on the top of the engine. Do you have the M256 engine? That may require draining from the oil pan.

EDIT: I now see you don't have a dipstick and must drain from the oil pan. So sorry!

 

Sadly I think all V167 sold in North America has no dipstick so will need to bottom drain.

 

Maybe this will help.