SL/R230: Oil Change
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From: Dover DE
2009 SL 550, 2014 CLA 250, 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo Look
Oil Change
I'm going to change oil and filter between service schedules.
The manual says 7.9 quarts. Is 7.9 a really big deal or can
I just put in 8 quarts.
Thanks for your help.
The manual says 7.9 quarts. Is 7.9 a really big deal or can
I just put in 8 quarts.
Thanks for your help.
oil change - help
Have you changed the oil yet? If you have did you use a fluid extractor like a Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator. And my question is if you did, where is the dipstick tube for extraction?
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Dover DE
2009 SL 550, 2014 CLA 250, 1984 Porsche 911 Turbo Look
Oil change
First I raised the car and drove it on a hoist, took the covers off
from the bottom and drained the oil.
The covers were kind of a ***** because of so many bolts.
The filter wasn't to bad, just had to make sure it was seated
right and the o rings were changed.
But other than that it was pretty much your basic oil change and
it took about a half hour to 45 minutes with two people.
I figure I'll change the oil between the service schedules. About every
6000 miles.
from the bottom and drained the oil.
The covers were kind of a ***** because of so many bolts.
The filter wasn't to bad, just had to make sure it was seated
right and the o rings were changed.
But other than that it was pretty much your basic oil change and
it took about a half hour to 45 minutes with two people.
I figure I'll change the oil between the service schedules. About every
6000 miles.



