Here's what I suctioned out via the dipstick tube:
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From: Frisco Colorado, USA
2024 GLB35 AMG, 2020 S560 Coupe
Here's what I suctioned out via the dipstick tube:
Well, it was time for an "interim" oil change before some track time and between scheduled maintenance requirements, so I was curious about how much oil I could actually suck out of the oil pan of my SLK55 via the dipstick. I used the suction-type "Oil Changing System" sold by MBCA for $48 at
https://www.mbca.org/store/prodinfo....18377674377899
Before starting, the display indicated 8.6 quarts. I was surprised that I was able to get 8.3 quarts through the dipstick as shown in the photo. Plus the old filter which I changed retained some oil. I added about 8.5 quarts which brought the level back to an indicated 8.6 quarts.
I found that by jacking the car 6 inches or so at the left front, I was able to get the final amount out of the oil pan.
While I wouldn't recommend this method be used every time (vs. opening the drain plugs), this seems like a reasonable easy approach for "extra" oil changes. Hmm -- now I wonder if MB uses the dipstick approach for scheduled oil changes.
https://www.mbca.org/store/prodinfo....18377674377899
Before starting, the display indicated 8.6 quarts. I was surprised that I was able to get 8.3 quarts through the dipstick as shown in the photo. Plus the old filter which I changed retained some oil. I added about 8.5 quarts which brought the level back to an indicated 8.6 quarts.
I found that by jacking the car 6 inches or so at the left front, I was able to get the final amount out of the oil pan.
While I wouldn't recommend this method be used every time (vs. opening the drain plugs), this seems like a reasonable easy approach for "extra" oil changes. Hmm -- now I wonder if MB uses the dipstick approach for scheduled oil changes.
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From: Vancouver
06 CLS55, 07 997TT, 07 ML63, 10 X6M, 11 Alpina B7, 12 997TTS, 13 G63, 13 MP4-12C
My local dealer has mobile service where they send the tech out to my home and do the service. He did the exactly that when he service my CLS55, a machine pumped the old oil out the dip stick tube, no need to raise the car.
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The last oil change I did for my wife's car:
$40 for oil
$15 for filter (http://www2.partstrain.com/partlisti...+05+Oil+Filter)
recycling fee at Autozone = Free
I bought one of these to do the work ($80):
http://www.mityvac.com/hq_images/07201.jpg
It's actually easy to do the oil change yourself since the oil filter is located within reach.
Last edited by MGV156; Jul 10, 2007 at 02:10 AM.
