Oil change on Mercedes C-Class w203

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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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<!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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Hello, to what torque should the cap on the oil pan be tightened?

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beylstein.elodie - Jan 29, 2023 Resolved on Release Reply

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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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6.5 for c220 w203 engine oil

fredtorres12 - Jan 18, 2020 Resolved on Release Reply

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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>

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Hello, I have a 2003 C220 cdi with a W203 engine and the oil capacity is 6.5 liters, so be careful.

Sincerely

cassandravenien - Nov 21, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

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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 - Jul 25, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

Comment ???

Please be explicit.

jpds79 - Nov 21, 2022

Hello

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

pierrestephanoff - Feb 3, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

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

marcus40 - Feb 3, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

6.5 liters I confirm

burns.dej - Mar 18, 2023

Good morning,

Personally I use Castrol Edge 0w30 or 5w30 C3.

pierrestephanoff - Jan 18, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

Hello, 30Nm.

Cdt José

jpds79 - Jan 29, 2023

Hello

Great tutorial. Well structured.

Which oil do you recommend for a

C 220 CDI from 2005 estate with automatic transmission?

lardjane3 - Jan 17, 2022 Resolved on Release Reply

Hello, how do I reset the mileage on a 2002 Mercedes S320? Thanks.

Nizar Abidi - Sep 20, 2020 Resolved on Release Reply

Super explication super bien détaillé un grand merci Philippe du Nord

Philippe Empis - Apr 28, 2020 Resolved on Release Reply

Hello, how do I reset the mileage on a 2009 Mercedes 200 key? Thank you very much.

bruno laage - Apr 10, 2020 Resolved on Release Reply

Very good tutorial. Thanks for all your efforts.

I just have a simple question. How can I program the next oil change based on the type of oil used? Assuming I did the oil change using 20,000 KM oil, will the oil change indicator light come on automatically after I have traveled 20,000KM or is it up to me to program this distance and once exceeded the indicator light comes on.

Thank you very much for the clarification.

lassioui1 Lassioui - Nov 18, 2019 Resolved on Release Reply

Thank you, great tutorial, very well done.

patrick maitrepierre - Oct 30, 2019 Resolved on Release Reply

Thank you for this clear and consistent clarification.

You are an angel.

Even my mechanic who usually does my oil change doesn't know how to reset the mileage of a Mercedes C200 or C220 to zero (0)!!!!!

Thank you very much.

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Kanda Nkazia - Oct 14, 2019 Resolved on Release Reply

clear and precise..thank you

pierre mendez - Oct 12, 2019 Resolved on Release Reply

Thank you for this extremely well-made TUTORIAL.

He will help me to achieve mine.

jpds79 - Jun 1, 2019 Resolved on Release Reply

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