Oil change on Mercedes C-Class w203

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Difficulty

Moderate

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01:00:00

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Step 1

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

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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>Locate the oil 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>Please note: The position may vary from one engine to another but the principle will always be the same.</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>Unscrew the oil cap a quarter turn, then remove it.</p></body></html>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Locate the oil cap.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Please note: The position may vary from one engine to another but the principle will always be the same.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Unscrew the oil cap a quarter turn, then remove it.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Unclip the engine cover by lifting it firmly.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Place the oil cap in its place without screwing it in to facilitate proper draining.</body></html>

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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>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>If you do not have access to a pit to drain the oil, it will be necessary to raise the front of the vehicle. Proceed with caution.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>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).</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>On the side front right, position the jack at the lifting notch and raise the vehicle. Set up one or two candles for your safety</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Using the 8mm socket wrench, remove the 6 screws holding the front cover and remove the cover.</body></html>

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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>Locate the oil filter holder.</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 14-sided key, unscrew the filter holder.</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>Remove the oil filter holder, set aside for step 6.</p></body></html>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Locate the oil filter holder.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Using the 14-sided key, unscrew the filter holder.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Remove the oil filter holder, set aside for step 6.</body></html>

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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>Locate the drain plug. It is located under the vehicle, on the front right side.</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 13mm socket wrench, unscrew the drain plug.</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>Remove the cap, taking care to position a recovery basin.</p></body></html>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Locate the drain plug. It is located under the vehicle, on the front right side.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Using the 13mm socket wrench, unscrew the drain plug.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Remove the cap, taking care to position a recovery basin.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Be careful, the oil is hot.</body></html>

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Step 6

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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 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>

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>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.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>The filter holder, without the filter or the seals.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Place the three seals and the filter in place. The seals will be lightly oiled to facilitate the replacement of the filter holder.</body></html>

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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>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>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).</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>It is advisable to change the cap at each oil change.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Replace the cap and tighten it using the 13mm wrench.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Replace the filter holder in its location and tighten it using the 14-sided wrench.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>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.</body></html>

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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>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>

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

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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>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>Put the ignition key in and turn it to position 2.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Using the menu selection buttons (yellow rectangle), scroll through the menus until the vehicle's overall mileage appears.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Using the menu scroll arrows (blue rectangle), display the oil change indicator (Service exceeded by XXX km).</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>Press the mileage reset button until you hear a beep. The button is located on the left of the meter.</body></html>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dt...> <html><body>The message "Maintenance indicator Reset to 0..." appears. Press the mileage reset button for 3 seconds. The oil change is complete.</body></html>