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OIL CHANGE by jcbaby
Aug 28, 2008 (5:19 am)
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MY HUSBAND HAS DECIDED TO CHANGE MY OIL (C-240, 2002), BUY THE OIL FILTER AND OIL. DO WE NEED ANYTHING ELSE AND HOW DO WE RESET THE MESSAGE?
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Re: OIL CHANGE [jcbaby] by boomchek
Aug 28, 2008 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: jcbaby (Aug 28, 2008 5:19 am)

There's no way that I am aware of on restting the chage oil message unless you have a special plug in computer that Mercedes or some mechanics have.
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Re: OIL CHANGE [boomchek] by jcbaby
Aug 28, 2008 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: boomchek (Aug 28, 2008 9:53 am)

In order to change the oil, will he need a "topsider" to suck up the oil?
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Re: OIL CHANGE [jcbaby] by boomchek
Aug 28, 2008 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: jcbaby (Aug 28, 2008 10:09 am)

Not sure about that. What I do know is that the electronic sensor that measures the oil level is very sensitive whether you're above or below the recommended level, so personally I'd take that oil you bought, and take it to a MB mechanic, and pay them $40-$50 to do it properly.
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Re: OIL CHANGE - HUMMING SOUND[boomchek] by jcbaby
Aug 28, 2008 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: boomchek (Aug 28, 2008 10:11 am)

I'm getting this humming sound - more of a squeal noise....don't know where it's coming from. But, when I tap the brake petal it goes away. Do you know what this might be?
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Re: OIL CHANGE - HUMMING SOUND[boomchek] [jcbaby] by boomchek
Aug 28, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: jcbaby (Aug 28, 2008 10:22 am)

No idea. Could be anything. Another good reason to get a reputable mechanic to do basic maintenance, he can usually tell you what the weird noises are.
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Re: OIL CHANGE [jcbaby] by rowlandj
Aug 29, 2008 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: jcbaby (Aug 28, 2008 5:19 am)

A topsider to remove the oil from above is recommended. Also the filter is a cartridge type that is also accessed from above.
 
For removing the oil there is a dipstick looking tube that has a cap for the extractor tube to be fed in. For the filter there's a black plastic cap at the top front of the engine that you remove. The new cartridge comes with o-rings that you change as well.
 
Pela makes a good oil extractor and marine shops often carry them as it's a common way to change oil on marine engines.
 
The reset of the reminder is covered in the owners manual.
 
Don't forget to use an MB approved oil such as Mobil1 European 0w-40.
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c350 creased dent in door by jcf4
Aug 29, 2008 (3:15 pm)
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Will one of those dent removal kits work? About 1 inch long.
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Re: OIL CHANGE [rowlandj] by caylan
Sep 01, 2008 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: rowlandj (Aug 29, 2008 8:18 am)

Hi, new to the Merccedes family with my '08 C300.
Heard that removal can be from Mitvac suction or similar device & top side filter.
Coming from BMW that was an attraction for sure.
Are there any documented instructions any1 can provide a link to pls?
 
Thanks
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Re: OIL CHANGE [caylan] by rowlandj
Sep 01, 2008 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: caylan (Sep 01, 2008 3:33 pm)

Just try a yahoo search for "Mercedes C oil change diy" you will likely find what you are looking for. There are some DIY sites out there with detailed instructions and photos. For instance. mbworld.org.

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