Here's Why A Mercedes Oil Change Costs $320 And Why You Should NEVER Pay That Price-Project SL55 Pt1 

Engineers who deliberately design products to be more difficult to repair and service should be forced at gunpoint to work as a mechanic for a couple of months.

I am a Mercedes tech and have a bit of advice for you. Next time completely remove the oil filter then drain the oil. The filter housing had a check valve and will retain old oil (about half a qt) unless the filter is removed.

As a former MB Tech, we don't try to justify the price of an A service, we actually justify it by following the relevant maintenance sheet provided by Mercedes specific to your vehicle year and model based on your mileage. Quick tip: next time change the filter before draining the oil as the filter housing will hold up to 0.5 QT of oil as @Everyday Fleet Tech said in the comments below, if not you will create problems, this vehicles are very sensitive. I appreciate people like you who get us a lot of business in the dealership.

That's a badass garage. The custom wedge solely to fit the roof is ingenius. Another Tavarish invention? Love it.

ok, this is no joke. my friend took his 2015 mercedes in to a shop he did business with. 100$ oil change. engine blows up shortly after. his insurance wont cover it. mercedes wont cover it. he pays mercedes 3k to find out why it blew up. not enough oil and wrong oil. had to go through the shops insurance to get paid out.

You can add the oil through the oil filter housing before replacing the filter. It's a much bigger hole and won't require a funnel.

In my Scotty Kilmer voice: it’s a piece of junk, I would just get rid of the thing... hahaahaa..

You make great videos. Well-spoken, quick-paced, non-repetitive, keep it up!

Cool video, glad to see someone supporting DYI car maintenance that isn't so impossible to do by the average person.

"oil companies pay mercedes lots of money to use their oil" "motul sent me their oil but I'm not selling out" hahaha

Thanks for this man. I used to pay about 800 for B service and once I found out what they do, I was piss! Real men worked on their cars.

I love your videos and this is GREAT! I just got a 2007 3 series wagon and this will save me bundle. As a lady I kept getting ripped off by shops and ended up learning how to repair things as my only self defense against going broke. Looking forward to getting the war wagon back on the road. Thanks for the videos!

Something you may have not thought of: Changing the supercharger oil. They're two separate systems, and most people don't realize they need to change that oil. Other than that, great video!!

Here is how to save 320 dollars on oil change. step 1. buy 3000 dollar lift. step 2 buy professional oil catcher. step 3 profit

I do all the oil changes for my CLS55 with no issues and it cost me around 90$ tops ..

“A” service: Ah, we appreciate your business and since you are convinced coming to the dealership is a good idea. We shall now make fun of people like you in the break room. “B” service: Bend over.

If your dumb enough to pay 300 for an oil change you definitely deserve that dent in your pocket. Smh

Good video, but you left a few steps out. The oil cap was still on when the filter was taken out which causes the filter housing to retain a lot of oil that isn't drained. You should also change the filter first so that old oil drains into the oil pan and out of the car. The way you did it there was still about one quart of old oil left in the car. You also need to run the car before measuring the oil level as the filter housing needs to be filled.

Had an E350 for four years. Never paid over 70 bucks for an oil change...

Hey, great video. I just love these older Benz's. I was an apprentice with Mercedes when this model was launched. A little tip/advice though.......You should remove the filter or at least unscrew the filter unit before dropping the oil. The filter housing holds around 500ml/ 1/2quart of oil in it. Likewise, when you refil you need to start the engine to refil the filter housing before measuring the level. This is why you only needed 8quarts instead of the 9 it should get.👍

Oil filter looks like one of those old German grenades

“Why Germany lost The War”. . . they designed engines that were even more difficult to service than the British. . . and if you’ve EVER worked on a British car. . .

Mercedes : A service -Oil Change -Filter Change -Fluid Top Off -Multi Point Inspection -Lubrication of Underhood Seals, Trunk Seals, and Door Seals -Lubrication of Door Locks Mercedes : B service - Same as above with a few additions not mentioned in this video - Brake Fluid Flush - Replacement of Cabin Filter - Replacement of pre-cabin filter "if vehicle model has it"

My friend lost 2 engines in Motul. Plus Motul left his inspection window dirty. We switched from Motul to Castol and his inspection window then cleaned up and the metal parts also cleaned up. This is the longest a motor has lasted with him. It is always best to do your on oil change if you know how.😊👍🏻

"A" service = tire rotation included

I like the videos and ways we can save money on expensive maintenance items by DIY. Think this video needs an update or PART B to let people know you need to remove the oil filter prior to dropping the sump oil. I would also advise that you include the MB recommended torque settings to the two sump bolts as well to prevent under or over tightening!

Remember when you were planning on putting a manual transmission in this car? I vaguely remember something like that. It was so long ago.

I am riding bicycle, so no oil change is required. I save a lot of money.

Hahaha i dont trust mobile 1 because I think they paid MB for the recommendation ... so instead im gonna recommend you motul which paid me for the recommandation haha

Poor people drive the Toyota Camry huh..... Its not about how much money you spend.... its about how you spend your money.

Very similar to doing your own oil change on 3-series BMW's. Just 7 quarts + Mann filter. Great video man!

Tavarish, you are a really good guy but those who watch you do not need a refresher course on why you need oil in an engine. I used LiquiMolly last oil change on my 2001 e320 sport. Napa charged about 42 bucks for a 5 quart jug. Need 8 quarts. Mann filter cost about 8-10 bucks. Molybdenum is a low friction additive to the oil and Napa actually told me MB recomends it. It's also supposed to be 10k mile oil. I am adding this comment. I hope you see it. My car told me i needed a A service in 3 days and had no idea how to get rid of it. After listening to this video I went out and pulled that message up and hit the reset button and again to say yes to it and it went away. So thanks cause I don't have a manual and I'm not taking it to the dealer. Thsnks again.

It isn't the car that"demands" the $300 oil change. It's the service manager who wants his $100k plus bonus who demands you pay it.

You can use a dip stick it's a service dipstick that you use in the tube that is capped off with a red cap. I would send a picture but I can not post one here. The tube is located at the back left of the engine bay about where the name plate and the word AMG is

I work at a local Mercedes repair shop, we're half of what the dealer charges for just about most things. We use direct aftermarket parts. Like the oil filters for most Mercedes are Mann Filters, we use those. Mercedes use the same ones, but with their logos on them. And we also use Motul oil, don't have an issue out of their brand, it works fantastic. And for an "A" Service, we charge $80. "B" Service, we charge $290. I'm 19 years old and I love my job and Mercedes. They're fun cars, but trust me, they can definitely be expensive. We do use direct OE parts from Mercedes on some jobs though. Depends on what the job is.

I want to know where u got the lift from

"Why does it cost $320?!" That AMG badge, that's why

Lmao “oil companies pay to have they’re name on brands, oh by the way, thanks for the sponsor motul” 😂😂😂😂😂

Plus its Motul! I put it in my bike once, it just wants to run and run and run! They're the best out there, no questions asked

I always Use Motul 5w30 & Deso filter for my 2010 Nissan Altima, great oil, Plus it shows. 266k and Strong.

Love this. I have an 08 S550 4Matic with 128,000. I love it and it is perfect but I do NOT want to bring it to a dealership.

Great video, you should have remembered to mention the lines on the new filter. MB design is not the greatest in this area. The filter must be fully seated in the housing so that the line closest to the top of the filter is aligned with the bottom of the filter cartridge housing. Otherwise you can get filter bypass. As you can see, there are two lines on the new cartridge clearly visible at 7:52.

Love the Channel Bud!!!! You do Awesome work and come off a very down to earth Likeable guy!!!!! So keep up the great work and stay blessed.

You should remove filter first. It dumps the filter oil directly into the pan that you have already drained. Been working on Mercedes for 20+ years.

As a Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Koenigegg, Pagani, and Bugatti mechanic you forgot to gizz in the oil to get give it that "extra" additive.

Talks about poor people, has harbor freight ratchet

Don't forget that after that $320 dollar oil change, you'll get a bill of health totaling over $1K for the recommended repairs and maintenance. I once was quoted over $800 for an oil pressure sensor seal replacement. The cost of parts was $3.

For all those complaining about the lack of a dip stick, there is a very good reason for that. Dip stick readings are notoriously inaccurate depending on oil temperature, car on level surface, engine temps etc. Also you can not check oil level properly with a dual sump setup using a dipstick. The electronic setup is far more accurate and is always checking the level and will warn you if it is too low.

Scotty Kilmer told you not to buy a Benz. You have to listen, Son!

Scotty Kilmer channel had a Mercedes that had an oil change, filter and fuel filter. It was $900.

First you start the car so filter gets filled with oil, then you measure 😂 it’s so hard to be a tech and look at a DIY. Anyways, don’t take it personally, you’re doing something and you’re talking about it, that’s much more than most people do, respect

To properly check oil by MB- after you put your oil in showing 1/4 up the stick 1-Get car up to temp- shut car off 2- set a 13 min timer- when car is turned off 3- check dip stick after timer is up 4- add oil till half way on stick repeat step. (13min cool downs)

Hey.. people who drive camry r not poor! We r smart!.. and poor 😂

Tavarish my new favorite RU-vidr. Hope more SL videos come soon. Question is there a cat back install coming for SL? Would sound so mean if it had one.

Sir, Thank you. I'm not an expensive car owner by any means,... I currently drive a 2003 Matrix in NYC. I was just browsing the Tube, came across your video. I'm just a car/motor/mechanic enthusiast. Any information on how to save money and not give it away as 'Recommendation" from a car company is excellent information. Thanks for the video, and I subscribed and thumbs uped your vid.

I am a mechanic and not a tech. As you mentioned you were doing a DIY oil change. Pretty good job and yes, someone told me many years ago, filter first. Btw, I like your shop concept something I have thought of a long time ago maybe one day. All the best

FYI, the Famous Ford 302 5.0 liter engine, which is the engine the 4.6 liter V8 replaced, had two drain plugs. By the way, the oil filter is referred to as a "canister" oil filter. Not being a snob (I actually drive a Camry, LOL).

This is the routine I follow when changing the oil in my family's cars (MB, BMW, Mini, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda). Open the oil fill cap, take out the oil drain bolt, let it drain for 5-10 mins, crack open the oil filter (if you loosen it up too early oil will spill all over your engine and your driveway), let it drain for 30 mins while I grab a beer and smoke a cig. Then replace the oil filter, screw back the oil drain bolt, fill the correct amount of oil, idle the engine for a few minutes and recheck the oil level. So damn simple.

Oil filter needs to be removed first before draining the oil. Small thing, but oil does get caught up near the filter

With 9 qts, I could do an oil change for about $35, including the filter. I use Walmart Supertech "full" synthetic. Good enough. I have a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis with about 100,000 miles more than your Mercedes. I use Ford Motorcraft filters (because they are the only ones you can get a socket for, and you cannot get a strap wrench on the filter in the stock location) and 6 qts. of Walmart Supertech 10w30 "full" synthetic. (Yes it calls for 5w20, but it has 250,000 miles of wear, meaning looser clearances, so the heavier oil works better) I have owned this car since 47,000 miles, I change the oil every 3,000 miles, and I expect to get well over 300,000 miles out of the engine. An oil change costs me $25, and takes about 15 minutes to do. Firestone wanted $77. That's enough for THREE oil changes. When the engine/transmission/other expensive parts wear out, I may just replace them, since they don't make large, comfortable, RWD, body on frame, V8 powered, solid rear axle cars like this anymore.

The force is strong

"Something Poor people will drive" says the guy who bought an $8000 AMG LOOOL

LOVE THIS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO! (HILARIOUS BUT VERY INFORMATIVE!)

I did my oil change recently it was way easier than any other I have ever done minus the removal of the cover

4.5 qts. more ,but putting a filter dry, I 'd never do, showing everyone how to put a filter in DRY, is wrong.... Wet filter with oil then install (wet!) On starting your not running engine while your filter is filling with oil.

The recommended Mobil 1 0W40 is a very very good oil. I can't recommend it enough. I've studied mechanical engineering (specialized in automotive technology) here in Germany and we've done a lot of test series with different engine oils. Some findings where so bad that the manufacturer sued the faculty to remove the data from public access and said we must've tested counterfeit products (which was not the case) In the case of Mobil 1 it's not just that they bought their way in with the car makers and the customer gets recommended a subpar product because of that. A good example of that scenario would be some Castrol products. That particular MOTUL you have is also a very good oil. I do all the work on our cars myself at a good friends car repair shop and he has 60litre barrels and only uses MOTUL products. I put this oil in my dads car since it was brand new. He drives a lot so I have to change every 2 months which equals around 12k km. That car has 700.000km and never had any issue with the engine. It even has the first turbocharger. MOTUL has some incredible ester based oils which are worth mentioning as well. What I can not recommend is 5W30 of any sort in combination with ridiculous 30-40.000km intervals. It's not the engineers that recommended these intervals it's more the management side. Like hey competitor ABC has a xy km interval, how much can we stretch it without it causing problems during warrantytime. It's a good selling point if you can say the car only needs half or a third of the services compared to a competitor and that's the only reason for the high intervals. I've seen countless problems with this combination. These engines get completely dirty and sludged inside causing a lot of problems...any experienced mechanic can attest to that...

Did the whole world miss that “work a tool” car lift joke? Brilliant hahahaha

A small tip as you do your own oil changes, submerge the filters in oil for a while to reduce the risk of sudden oil pressure arrival at the filter bursting it. Spin-on types with housings can be filled up and element types submerged in a clean container. Loving the DIY attitude!

"A" service rip off. I take to Honda and they do all that from $40 with oil change. Do it yourself is cheaper. I used valvoline full synthetic and never had any problems. I prefer a Lexus over Mercedes.

To start with, there's a big difference between an "A service", and an "oil cange", especially for an AMG vehicle. The 2 sump plugs is a known thing with the SL 55 with the 113 engine, no secrets there. When you pay for a Service A, you pay for a full beake check, including a check of the SBC braking system (important detail)...this is prescribed by Mercedes-Benz, and not the dealer! Plus your AMG is cleaned inside and out, when you pick it up. The stamp in your service book/ digital service book, means you qualify for Mercedes' Mobilo roadside assistance program for free- great peace of mind! All this work performed by a certified Mercedes tecnician- instead of a fool in a shed that pretends to know better! And any other questions you have regarding telematics, comfort or safety related equipment can be answered at the same time! And by the way...the fool in the film replaced his oil filter (with a non - genuine article) AFTER he changed the oil...the vacuum in the oil filter chamber retains up to a half liter of oil, which will remain in the engine, which means you don't cange the full 8.5lt oil!!- Again, this is prescribed by Mercedes-Benz! Your AMG is a highly specialised vehicle, leave it up to the specialists to look after it! (...And yes, I am a certified AMG Service Expert, trained in Affalterbach, with 15 years of Mercedes-Benz experience! )

The overly dramatic music whilst draining the oil.. epic 😂

I am glad to hear your side bar about oil brand/ auto branding selection. Cheers!

That lift is BEAUTIFUL! would love to have one of those in my dream garage.

Before removing the bottom bolts you must open the filter so you the oil and the residues will easily flow out within the old oil. I worked in Mercedes and that was mandatory. (Sorry for my English)

Will a oil extractor work on the SL550?

I've tried all the rave oils for my euro cars. Motul, liqui moly, Mobil, amsoil etc.. the one I tried recently is my favorite. The new Castrol edge 0w-40 European formula. Love the stuff with a mann filter. I'm going to use that combo from now on.

So you're down on MB for using Mobile 1(paid advertising) , but it's okay for youto accept free oil(paid advertising) from Motul, I see the difference.

"Companies pay manufacturer's lots of money to recommend their oil" Followed by, "I just got paid lots of money to recommend this oil instead"

A 15 minute video for about 90 seconds worth of content.

Keep it up, bro! Thank you

Always go to an Independent MB Mechanic, they are at least 1/2 the price and they're many out there. Never take any car to the dealership

The oil turns brown the moment it's been used just a bit, stop the bull shit with all this "hard driving" it's a car meant to be driven, the oil doesn't care

Gotta love it how these days servicing your dirty old mercedes is not worth paying like 50bucks to someone but making a youtube video is hard work and deserves money and respect..

The oil change is actually even a bit easier than you describe. Merc dealers use a siphon to suck out the oil from the dip stick tube. You don't even need a lift. Just buy a mitivac on amazon. You can practically do the oil change without getting your hands dirty.

You made a mistake. You can just pour the oil into the oil filter housing. It's faster and there's no risk of spilling or dripping oil on any other parts.

You're supposed to crack the oil filter before draining the oil so you can get more oil out

Nice SL500 !! I have a 04 cl 500 and I been looking into what oils to use. I been considering getting the same as yours . Do you consider 5w30 or 5w40 and what specifications would be best for my car. Thank you for the video

as an mb tech, i understand his astonishment but when it comes to these vehicles they can be highly sensitive, amg’s on some variants require to drain oil from the oil coolers, replace seals, they take way more oil. also the amg’s today that have dry sump motors (no oil pan) have an exact way of performing an oil change or these values will be wrong and display a message or fault, you’re not just paying for an oil change, you’re paying for the best. it’s a status to drive these cars, an accomplishment. the services he talks about are completely wrong we don’t just put “spark plugs in cause it needs it”, we go by your general history and mb’s recommend services by age and/or mileage and advise you what your car needs currently safety and maintenance

Check out the RU-vidr Mercedes Source he might want to help!

Bet you didn't know that the Camry is one of the most popular cars among millionaires. Look it up. The reason most millionaires stay millionaires is by not pissing away their money on frequent and expensive car repairs.

My rule of thumb is: if you want it and can afford it, buy it and enjoy it. Not everyone is living paycheck to paycheck. Some of us prefer to drive solid, well built, well weighted cars than be surrounded by cheap plastic interiors that rattle and creak after 3000 miles. My E-Class has 40,000 miles and has not one rattle or creak. And no structural issues. My doors are heavy. I pay more for maintenance. But the trade off is a great solid, quiet ride.

A topsider oil pump is a great DYI method for changing the oil. Since the oil filter is on top there is no reason to go under the car. "Yes." Top siders get 'all' of the oil out. I have used this method for 10 years on a BMW Z3 and for 3 years on a MB SL550. Zero oil related problems on either car. I've been told that this is the way most MB dealers do it.

Doug the kind of... Ohh, wrong guy

Haven't been to a dealer service since 1985 or so. I put Mobile Full-Synthetic in my E55 and I buy it at Walmart for $25/gal.

If you did the oil change per the manual you would not even be under the car. You use a vacuum evaluator and ‘suck’ it out through the oil dip stick. Remove the oil filter when evacuating and continue till no more oil comes through the hose. Actually removes more oil than draining through the drain plug. That’s why when you buy the filter ‘kit’, it doesn’t include the drain plug seal washer.

Aw man I love the way u moved the lift lol very impressive

Your hair is separating from each other

That's why I bought a Cadillac oil changes are free

Nice vid Tavarish. How many miles (highway/city) interval you think is acceptable for this oil? Every 10k or 15k ?? Thanks!

Hey what advise do you have on changing my oil.what type of engine oil to use on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz sl500?