hello,
this is my first DIY oil change for my 2018 e63s edition1 (previous oil changes were done at the dealer), i have reached 11,000km/6,875mi and 3 yrs, this will be my 3rd oil change (1st @ 3,500km/2,188mi and 1yr, 2nd @ 6,500km and 2yrs), i searched the web intensively for information on how to get this job done but could not find much, most of what i found was for c63's, i finally found a write up that helped me a lot:
DIY oil change and air filters - MBWorld.org Forums
thanks to our member LUCABRATSI i was able to get this job done.
before i got started on the oil change i built a couple of ramps with a low incline so that the front lip doesn't touch the ramps, most ramps on the market are to steep which will cause contact with the front bumper. the following links were very helpful in building the ramps:
www.oldokieworkshop.com/Car Ramps 2.html








tools used:
1- 13mm socket for removing underside safety guard cover.
2- 24mm socket for removing oil filter housing.
3- H8 hex socket for removing engine oil drain plug.
4- H10 hex socket for removing oil filter housing drain plug.
5- torque wrench that can handle 4Nm to 30Nm.
6- O-ring removal tool/pick.


parts:
1- oil filter 2781800009.
2- drain plug 1780140300.
3- oil filter housing drain plug 1771800110
4- 9 liters of oil, 0w40 or 5w40 (no other viscosity may be used with the AMG M177 engine) with MB-Approval 229.5. i used Motul 8100 x-cess 5w40 which is approved by Mercedes. there is a long list of oil manufacturers that meet the Mercedes approval, the following is a link to the Mercedes web site with all of the products that meet MB-Approval 229.5:
MB 229.5 - Multigrade service engine oils - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids (mercedes-benz.com)








now for the oil change procedure:
1- the oil temperature should be at 92C/198F for an oil valve to open in the oil system enabling all the oil to drain, i found this information in one of the forums but could not verify if it was part of the Mercedes service requirements. i went ahead and idled the car till it hit 92c.
2- remove underside safety guard cover/shield, the cover is bolted with10 13mm bolts, once the bolts are removed it will still hold in place, you need to slide the cover towards the back for it to drop down.


the 2 bolts marked with the side arrows are longer than the other bolts.


this is the bracket that holds the under shield from drooping after the bolts have been removed.

3- remove oil pan drain plug using a H8 hex socket, be prepared with a catch pan large enough to handle10 Liters of oil.




4- remove oil filter housing drain plug using a H10 hex socket, some more oil will drain from the oil filter housing.




5- remove oil filter housing using a 24mm socket.


6- remove and replace oil filter with new one.
7- remove and replace oil filter housing o-ring with new one (make sure to rub oil on new o-ring before installation).


8- reinstall oil filter housing, it needs to be tightened to min 25Nm. and max 30Nm. (the torque requirements are labeled on the oil filter housing 25+5Nm.).
9- reinstall oil filter housing plug, it needs to be tightened to min 5Nm. and max 7Nm. (the torque requirements are labeled on the oil filter housing 5+2Nm.). i would recommend replacing the plug with a new one or at least swap out the o-ring with a new o-ring, i used the same plug but will definitely replace next oil change.




10- reinstall oil pan plug, it needs to be tightened to a max of 4Nm. (the torque requirements are labeled on plug max 4Nm.). i would recommend replacing the plug with a new one or at least swap out the o-ring with a new o-ring, i used the same plug but will definitely replace next oil change.


11- clean any excessive oil that may have splattered.

12- add 9 Liters of oil.


13- check for any possible leaks.

14- replace underside safety guard cover.

15- start engine and roll vehicle off of ramps, to check oil level engine need to be running at operating temperature, hood must be closed and vehicle parked on level ground. go to the Mercedes service menu on the cluster screen, scroll to "engine oil level" using the the steering wheel left buttons. add oil if necessary. make sure you dont overfill, go with 1/2 Liter increments till you reach a reading as in below pic.

 

So no way to use an extractor? I bought a 12v extractor for my CLS63 (M157) and I don't think I can go back. Takes 15 min with zero mess and everything is accessible under the hood. Only need one socket for the oil filter which is also right there. My understanding was that Mercedes techs are changing oil by extraction too.

 

This is so cool, I wish I was actually handy.

 

This is a good question.
Do you think extractor would work on W213 (M177 engine)?

 

Per WIS, AMG engine oil should always be drained and not extracted.

 

Wouldn't extraction in general have a higher likelihood of leaving metal shavings, sludge, or other residue in the engine that might otherwise be flushed out through the drain?

 

Yes, of course. Mercedes allows extraction for non AMG models, but not for AMG models per WIS tech docs.

 

Simple question: is it possible to use oil extractor on an engine that does not have oil dipstick, like M177 in this case?

 

I could use the dip stick tube with a machined insert that plugs in the top. The dipstick tube acts like a straw going to the bottom of the oil reserve. You could also not use the onset and just feed the tube down under the oil fill cap. So yes, I would assume it could be down, but if there is a dipstick tube it’s even easier.

 

I would hope the filters is getting any metal shavings or they come out with the oil. If you use the dipstick, that should be on the low point, but it’s a good question. I was under impression Mercedes dealers were all using extraction, but don’t know for sure.

 

Great question haha. On this engine, I don't see anyway possible. But I am not a oil extractor guy.

 

Thanks again for the awesome write-up and calling out all the correct tools to use, made this job very easy for me. I would like to add a note of caution to those that have not done this before. When removing the oil drain plug it is a "quarter turn" attachment so be prepared for a ton of oil to come out almost immediately. I thought I would loosen the plug before placing container underneath and was not ready for this and made a mess until I got my collection container in place . Mercedes has a great design here with the oil filter right next to the drain plug so you can do just about everything in one place and collect oil from both drains at the same time, oil filter takes awhile to fully drain. Also I would add to use some anti seize compound on structural metal shield/cover panel bolts as they are threaded into aluminum.

Peter

 

thanks for mentioning the "quarter turn plug", i had enough space to unscrew the plug while the container was under it

 

OP, Thank you for the post, and I specially like the ramps!

When you opened the drain at the bottom of the filter, did you get a lot of oil to drain out? I am trying to decide if I need to do that or just spin and remove the oil filter housing?

 

Yes a fair amount comes out for quite awhile, after 5 minutes or so I unscrewed the filter housing to remove filter and dump the remaining oil, very nice design

Peter

 

Thank you. And did you replace the plug(s) x 2or just the o-rings? I will have to remove and look for myself, but it appears from the pictures that o-ring replacement should be sufficient.

 

I did not at 5000 miles but will next time as I need to purchase a few of both

Peter

 

Here is a Mercedes WIS doucment for M177 oil change if anyone would like.

 

I recommend extracting a fair amount out from the top first.
I too found out about the 1/4 turn and the immediate flood of oil way beyond my drain pan!!

 

https://www.fumotousa.com/

I have had these on several of my vehicles. My F-250 diesel truck takes several gallons of oil so having the ability to stop flow and switch drain pans is a plus for sure. But even on the cars the ability to control flow and minimize splashing is really nice, plus no tools needed to drain the oil.

Was a little worried about brush opening it by accident while out off roading in the Jeep, but given that the drain lever has to be lifted over the stop and then twisted figured that was pretty unlikely and in fact it has never been a problem for me or any of the other folks I know with off road vehicles.

 

@cyclrder out of curiosity, on the W213/E63 engine, where/how do you extract from the top? What access point do you use please?

 

actually... I haven't done it. (I would assume that the oil fill tube would be the proper place)...WRONG!!!!
when I did my last change under the car, I was so flabbergasted as to the mess that I made and the quick release of the drain plug that I haven't done it since.
********************************* hold the presses! I just went out to check my car to see if I could put the extractor hose down the oil fill.... you can't!!!

soooo.. to clarify, it looks like the bottom plug is the only option unless MB has another access point that we don't know about.

 

How do you reset the maintenance computer?

 

Depending on your steering wheel
Try this: (2019 and above)
or this:

 

Great thread! A friend from work keeps telling me to change my oil way more frequent than manufacturers guidelines. Maybe I will do this. Thanks for all the info!