DIY Oil Change W212?
02-20-2015, 10:15 PM
#1
DIY Oil Change W212?
Sorry for posting another newbie questions.
Tomorrow, I will very likely pull the trigger and buy a 2012 certified E63 AMG.
Q1:
I searched the forum and could not find a thread explaining how to change the oil specifically on a W212. My question is a simple one, is there a dip stick tube from which I can pump out the oil, or must I jack up the car and get it out of the pan?
Q2:
In reviewing the maintenance schedule, I don't see at what point the antifreeze is changed. Does MB not believe in changing the AF every two years, or are they planning on the radiator or intercooler failing within each 2 year period?
Q3:
The dealer is offering a prepaid maintenance plan for $1750 that covers the 40, 50 and 60K service. Is it worth paying this amount for the service intervals?
The 40K service involves changing the rear differential fluid, fuel filter and brake fluid. The rest, I can do myself.
At 50K, there is front and rear axle fluid change
at 60K, the brake fluid gets changed again.
I appreciate your guidance!
Tomorrow, I will very likely pull the trigger and buy a 2012 certified E63 AMG.
Q1:
I searched the forum and could not find a thread explaining how to change the oil specifically on a W212. My question is a simple one, is there a dip stick tube from which I can pump out the oil, or must I jack up the car and get it out of the pan?
Q2:
In reviewing the maintenance schedule, I don't see at what point the antifreeze is changed. Does MB not believe in changing the AF every two years, or are they planning on the radiator or intercooler failing within each 2 year period?
Q3:
The dealer is offering a prepaid maintenance plan for $1750 that covers the 40, 50 and 60K service. Is it worth paying this amount for the service intervals?
The 40K service involves changing the rear differential fluid, fuel filter and brake fluid. The rest, I can do myself.
At 50K, there is front and rear axle fluid change
at 60K, the brake fluid gets changed again.
I appreciate your guidance!
02-20-2015, 10:32 PM
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1. There is a dip stick. But I drain mine from the under car.
2. I think the AF is suppose to be lifetime
3. You did no list the transmission fluid change at 40k miles
2. I think the AF is suppose to be lifetime
3. You did no list the transmission fluid change at 40k miles
02-21-2015, 12:31 AM
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I think Brake Fluid is suppose to be done every couple of years. I can imagine if something went wrong with the braking system under warrantee and you were not doing this service they'd figure out a way to get out of covering it.
02-21-2015, 12:05 PM
#4
Speaking of this, I need to get an oil extractor, does anyone have a recommendation? Ideally I would like one that extracts the oil out and then can pump it back into the containers for recycling. The below one seems to get good reviews but from what I read you have to pick it up and dump the oil out into whatever it needs to go into, is there a better solution?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FeJr7Aod3isAFQ
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FeJr7Aod3isAFQ
02-21-2015, 12:31 PM
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Oil Extractor
I used to use a Pela. But it was a piece of crap because the seals would leak and oil would squirt out of the plunger when you pumped to get the vacuum.
I bought a mityvac MV702.
It holds about 9 quarts of oil. Ive used it for years and am thoroughly pleased with it. There is a plug and spout at the top which I use to pour the oil into a 5 gallon jug.
With the 2012 E63 AMG, sadly there isn't a dip stick tube. So, I lose the convenience of pumping. I'm stuck changing oil the messy way.
You can see a picture of the mityvac at
http://www.airtoolsforless.com/autom...u.html#mityvac
Your Northern Tool link didn't work for me. So, it could be the identical unit.
I bought a mityvac MV702.
It holds about 9 quarts of oil. Ive used it for years and am thoroughly pleased with it. There is a plug and spout at the top which I use to pour the oil into a 5 gallon jug.
With the 2012 E63 AMG, sadly there isn't a dip stick tube. So, I lose the convenience of pumping. I'm stuck changing oil the messy way.
You can see a picture of the mityvac at
http://www.airtoolsforless.com/autom...u.html#mityvac
Your Northern Tool link didn't work for me. So, it could be the identical unit.
