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    <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>In order to properly drain the oil, the engine must be warm. To do this, let the engine run for 15-20 minutes before starting the drain.</p></body></html> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Pull the red lever located under the steering wheel. The hood will lift slightly.</p></body></html>
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>In order to properly drain the oil, the engine must be warm. To do this, let the engine run for 15-20 minutes before starting the drain.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Pull the red lever located under the steering wheel. The hood will lift slightly.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Pull the black lever located at the front of the hood to open it completely.</p></body></html>

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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Locate the oil cap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please note: The position may vary from one engine to another but the principle will always be the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unscrew the oil cap a quarter turn, then remove it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you do not have access to a pit to drain the oil, it will be necessary to raise the front of the vehicle. &lt;strong&gt;Proceed with caution.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Locate the on-board tools under the spare wheel in the trunk. Take the jack (ideally a hydraulic jack would be better, this makes some of the following operations easier).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the side &lt;strong&gt;front right&lt;/strong&gt;, position the jack at the lifting notch and raise the vehicle.&lt;strong&gt; Set up one or two candles for your safety&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>If you do not have access to a pit to drain the oil, it will be necessary to raise the front of the vehicle. <strong>Proceed with caution.</strong></p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Locate the on-board tools under the spare wheel in the trunk. Take the jack (ideally a hydraulic jack would be better, this makes some of the following operations easier).</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>On the side <strong>front right</strong>, position the jack at the lifting notch and raise the vehicle.<strong> Set up one or two candles for your safety</strong></p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Using the 8mm socket wrench, remove the 6 screws holding the front cover and remove the cover.</p></body></html>

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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Locate the oil filter holder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using the 14-sided key, unscrew the filter holder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the oil filter holder, set aside for step 6.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Locate the drain plug. It is located under the vehicle, on the front right side.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using the 13mm socket wrench, unscrew the drain plug.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the cap, taking care to position a recovery basin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to the filter, you need to change the three seals located on the filter holder. The three seals, marked by the red rectangles, can be removed using a small flathead screwdriver. To remove the filter itself, simply slide it in the direction of the arrow.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;The filter holder, without the filter or the seals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Place the three seals and the filter in place. The seals will be lightly oiled to facilitate the replacement of the filter holder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>In addition to the filter, you need to change the three seals located on the filter holder. The three seals, marked by the red rectangles, can be removed using a small flathead screwdriver. To remove the filter itself, simply slide it in the direction of the arrow.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>The filter holder, without the filter or the seals.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Place the three seals and the filter in place. The seals will be lightly oiled to facilitate the replacement of the filter holder.</p></body></html>

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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the jack stand(s) to put the vehicle back on level ground, and once the oil has completely drained, put the vehicle back on the jack stand(s).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is advisable to change the cap at each oil change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replace the cap and tighten it using the 13mm wrench.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Remove the jack stand(s) to put the vehicle back on level ground, and once the oil has completely drained, put the vehicle back on the jack stand(s).</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>It is advisable to change the cap at each oil change.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Replace the cap and tighten it using the 13mm wrench.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Replace the filter holder in its location and tighten it using the 14-sided wrench.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>After this step you will no longer have to access the underside of the vehicle, reassemble the plastic cover using the 8mm socket wrench and lower the vehicle.</p></body></html>

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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remove the filler cap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a funnel, fill the engine with oil. You need 7.5 liters for the model shown (220CDI). Check the required quantity in your logbook.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Replace the engine cover and screw the oil filler cap back on. Close the hood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Remove the filler cap.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Using a funnel, fill the engine with oil. You need 7.5 liters for the model shown (220CDI). Check the required quantity in your logbook.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Replace the engine cover and screw the oil filler cap back on. Close the hood.</p></body></html>

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    &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put the ignition key in and turn it to position 2.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using the menu selection buttons (yellow rectangle), scroll through the menus until the vehicle's overall mileage appears.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt; &lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC &quot;-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN&quot; &quot;http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...&gt; &lt;html&gt;&lt;body&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using the menu scroll arrows (blue rectangle), display the oil change indicator (Service exceeded by XXX km).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;
    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Put the ignition key in and turn it to position 2.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Using the menu selection buttons (yellow rectangle), scroll through the menus until the vehicle's overall mileage appears.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Using the menu scroll arrows (blue rectangle), display the oil change indicator (Service exceeded by XXX km).</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>Press the mileage reset button until you hear a beep. The button is located on the left of the meter.</p></body></html>

    • <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body><p>The message "Maintenance indicator Reset to 0..." appears. Press the mileage reset button for 3 seconds. The oil change is complete.</p></body></html>

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pierrestephanoff

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Hello, I have a big problem, the oil is leaking a lot, it even burst, I don't know what to do????? It's urgent

noranoradoc - Resolved on Release Reply

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Hello

I think it's more like 6.5 liters. It's stated in the vehicle manual.

pierrestephanoff - Resolved on Release Reply

Hello, I have a 2004 c220 w203, can you confirm that you need 7.5 liters of oil?

marcus40 - Resolved on Release Reply

6.5 liters I confirm

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