SL/R231: DIY Oil Change
12-15-2017, 08:11 PM
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DIY Oil Change
Just changed the oil in my 2013 SL550 with a MItyvac 7400. It was a very easy process. Got the oil (8 qts) and filter at the MB dealer ($95) and did it in the garage. Took me about one hour since I had not done it on this car before and I was in no hurry anyway. The oil filter being on top makes it very doable. Next time I'll get the oil from Walmart and save about $20. I saw 5-qt jugs of the correct Mobil 1 for about $25 today. I'm undecided where I'll get the filter. Want to make sure that it is a high quality product since it's in for a year.
This an easy task and it feels good to do something nice for the car other than paying someone else to do it. I also like knowing exactly what went into the car.
The hardest part is cleaning the pump's two hoses without making a mess. I use a cheap carburetor cleaner from an auto parts store and squirt it down the hose.
This an easy task and it feels good to do something nice for the car other than paying someone else to do it. I also like knowing exactly what went into the car.
The hardest part is cleaning the pump's two hoses without making a mess. I use a cheap carburetor cleaner from an auto parts store and squirt it down the hose.
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12-16-2017, 07:11 AM
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'18 SL 550, '19 1500 Z71 Silverado LTZ, '19 Mustang convertible
Just changed the oil in my 2013 SL550 with a MItyvac 7400. It was a very easy process. Got the oil (8 qts) and filter at the MB dealer ($95) and did it in the garage. Took me about one hour since I had not done it on this car before and I was in no hurry anyway. The oil filter being on top makes it very doable. Next time I'll get the oil from Walmart and save about $20. I saw 5-qt jugs of the correct Mobil 1 for about $25 today. I'm undecided where I'll get the filter. Want to make sure that it is a high quality product since it's in for a year.
This an easy task and it feels good to do something nice for the car other than paying someone else to do it. I also like knowing exactly what went into the car.
The hardest part is cleaning the pump's two hoses without making a mess. I use a cheap carburetor cleaner from an auto parts store and squirt it down the hose.
This an easy task and it feels good to do something nice for the car other than paying someone else to do it. I also like knowing exactly what went into the car.
The hardest part is cleaning the pump's two hoses without making a mess. I use a cheap carburetor cleaner from an auto parts store and squirt it down the hose.
