Mercedes Tech tip: ALWAYS do the filter first. The little o-ring on the bottom of the oil filter cartridge closes off an oil passage back to the oil pan. As soon as you begin unscrewing the oil filter, the remaining oil in the oil filter housing drains back into the oil pan. In your case, an amount of oil drained back into the oil pan after you had just finished draining it.
Jase, you are correct! I just did an oil change. I drained the oil pan and then unscrewed the oil filter canister. Sure enough, more oil suddenly dropped out of the oil pan. Great tip! Thanks.
I lease my GLS450, but I do the oil change myself as I’m. It going to pay the dealer prices. Mercedes states to do the oil change every 10,000 miles, which I disagree with. Great video. Thanks.
Could you please tell about replace fuel filter on this model car and Brake fluid and transmission fluid as well please If you can it would be great Thanks very much
The yellow one. It’s my favorite. It gets a lot of hate in the Mustang forum, but I don’t get it. It’s an easy, pry the latch with a flathead, then twist. And twist it back.
That’s problem with most people when it comes to destroying their vehicles! Improper maintenance and I can do whatever I want to my vehicle! Eventually you will have engine problems and if your vehicle is under warranty Mercedes-Benz will not cover it! Again, put the correct oil specification in your vehicle! It’s there for a reason! If you took the time to read and study WIS Mercedes-Benz explains why to use the correct engine oil specifications. Remember oil is cheap engines are not! Plus if you change your engine oil and filter you know it’s done correctly!
It’s obvious you don’t understand or care about what you’re doing! That’s ok! My car, my money! Your car your money! Read the labels on Mobil 1 or whatever brand you like…If the correct Mercedes-Benz specs aren’t printed don’t use it!
The oil drain plug is designated as a "disposable part" and as such, is supposed to be replaced with every oil change. Sinfully wasteful, in my opinion. Remember, it's plastic and exposed to high temps and "ages" with time. Get a new one at FCP Euro and return it and get a new one for free ! (oil, too !!)
Great job on the oil change and filter replacement! You used the wrong oil. The correct Specs is 229.51, 229.52, 229.61, 229.71, & 229.72…Not 229.5! You can damage your cats, and your engine over time…ppl are watching your DIY’s and trusting your methods, this one is misleading, and wrong!
Thanks for your comment …but Mobil 1 0-40 European formula 229.5 is what most diyers use …I’ve used it for 20 years on all my Mercedes. They all have up to 200k miles still going with no issue …google Mercedes oil change …see what people use lol
I call the dealer, they told me they use Mobil 1 5w-40. He explain we live in west coast like where I’m from Bay Area we don’t need 0w-40. It’s for colder climate location. my gle 450 2020 in the service setting I put as 229.52
The Mobil 1 European Formula is 229.5 specification for older Mercedes engines that are port fuel injected. The engine you changed the oil on is Direct Injected and the Mercedes specification is 229.52 (Mobil 1 ESP). Costs more and it's the same oil used on Mercedes diesel engines which are direct injected too. The ESP oil is designed to reduce carbon deposits in the intake system and intake valves eminating from the crankcase's blow by gases. Forced induction, direct injection engines are prone to this unless they have dual direct and port injection systems(i.e., Toyota). When I went to my dealer and asked what oil to use for a GLS580 they pulled a quart of Mobil 1 European Car Formula off the shelf and said that is what they use. When I questioned them about the actual specification # they said "Oh". Then looked it up in their computer and then pulled a quart of the ESP formula from the shelf and said that is what is called for like their Sprinter diesel engines. If the dealer determines the customer is using oils other than the correct spec it will void the warranty. But worse than that it can ruin the catalytic converter, turbos and intake systems with excessive carbon build up. Also more critical not to overfill the crankcase in these forced induction engines as the crankcase gas vapor pressure can blow out seals and gaskets especially the rear main seal.
