My other question is Should i go to the mercedes dealership instead of any other place where oil can be changed?
2007-03-26 10:52:22 · 12 answers · asked by baba 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
To have your Benz properly checked during the service I would take it to a Benz dealer.
2007-03-26 13:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Here's the problem. There are some things to think about when changing oil in a modern Mercedes that the quick oil places don't know:
1) The oil should be pumped out the dipstick tube, rather than drained from the bottom. In fact, on some models draining the pan involves removing the belly pan, not something that you want Jiffy Lube to do. One time investment in a pump tank is about $60, but many places don't do it.
2) Your car uses a cartridge oil filter. Most Jiffy Lubes don't stock it, don't have the tool to change it, and may not even know where it's located on the car.
3) You get four O-rings with the oil filter kit on this car. The old O-rings on the oil filter cover need to be replaced. If they overlook this, your filter may not filter.
4) You need to use Mobil-1 0W40, not Royal Purple, and definitely not dino oil. Even your owners manual may not tell you this, but Mercedes was sued for excessive sludge deposits on this motor, and this is the only oil they now recommend.
5) The flexible service system needs to be reset after every change, the procedure should be in your owner's manual. The good news is that you won't have to change again until the FSS tells you to, which is usally 10K miles.
None of this is rocket science. A good garage or independent Mercedes repair shop should be able to do it, now that you know what to ask about.. You can easily do it yourself if you invest a few $ in the tools.
2007-03-26 12:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
1998 Mercedes Ml320
2016-10-01 00:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywherebuttexas is correct. Benz (and many European) engines are different and people who are familiar with U.S. and Japanese cars don't even know about 100% paper cartridge filters and the canisters they belong in. They also don't know about Benz's pump out from the dipstick requirement and procedure. It doesn't take 10 minutes like a simple Japanese car. Quick lube and domestic/Japanese techs are not familiar with the oil extraction process and the oil filter canister that requires a 36mm socket to open. The O-rings need to be replaced each time; that's why they're supplied with the filter. If you don't learn to do it yourself, you need to find a Benz or European specialist to be on the safe side. Benz engines need more care and training than most other engines, even for simple oil changes. Synthetic oil should be used.
2007-03-30 10:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by Spee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a good independent MB shop in you re town. MB had to replace a lot of motors in the early ML because the oil change program was not correct. Any good shop will tell you to change oil every 5K for synthetic. Dealer well tell you 10 to 17K. Way to long on a car you plan to keep.
2007-03-27 08:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in your own garage or driveway, if you take it to some place (even as reputable as a Mercedes dealership) beware that they could easily replace other internal parts of your car with generic ones during the time it takes to change the oil
2007-03-29 15:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by zhongwen29 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you don't care about the price and wants a peace of mind, go to the dealership.
If you go to local shop, BYOB of motoroil and oil filter, use Full Synthetic for the best result, thats what Mecedes recommends. Dinosaur oil still would be fine, but you will have to change it more often, thats all....
usually they charge me like $10-$15 for labor. while for DIY, the big jack is too expensive to buy for ur need, and you dont trust the small jack that uses for spare tire changing.
Sometimes they put it crappy oils that wouldnt last 2k miles in ur german engine.
Man... when i answer ur question, i feel proud to be a Toyota Owner... because you can drive it like stolen.
2007-03-26 11:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by steak5959 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Anywherebuttexas is 100% correct -- method, recommended oil, pitfalls, etc.
You can do it yourself, but you need to be aware of the quirks to the Benz line. (A few Benz engines don't even HAVE a drain plug in the sump; sucking it out through the dipstick tube is the ONLY way and IS the factory recommended procedure even where there is a drain plug.
2007-03-27 02:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to a independent garage.
I had a quick place destroy a transmission.
I'd change it for you for $10. Labor Northeast Tennessee
2007-03-27 05:39:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NOT Jiffy Lube, or any other quick-get-you by oil place.
FIND a reputable mechanic, and have him do it.
2007-03-28 12:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋