Yes that was a great point. I didn't think of it either!

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So put a funnel in the dipstick hole then the tubing? I want to get a harbour freight extractor I’m hoping the tubing fits

I can just imagine some idiot who doesn't know better thinking that is where the turbo is hahaha. Maybe that should be labeled oil filter. I am sure there was a reason for the way they labeled it but I can not think of that other than to tell the mechanic that there is a turbo under the hood somewhere but that was a rather odd place to put that.

Great ideas. Replacing the larger diameter, included tubing, with a similar ID semi-rigid clear tubing would allow you to extract hotter oil, which would speed up the process. Curious, where can you purchase an inline ball valve from-anywhere online?

Mlowery85 You're right and I noticed that 99,9% of guys making oil changes on KZfaq only speak about viscosity and never speak about the certification. That's surprising because certification is more important than viscosity grade. Recently I saw an oil change of a recent Opel with an oil without the Dexos2 certification. Bye bye engine. So it's nice to care about viscosity but it's even better to respect the oil certification mentioned by the car manufacturer.

Would love some more on a C180

But the C250 is too low to use ramps so unless you have a lift, the top is the easiest way. A lot of dealers use a vacuum pump.

Greg Roberson agree but I’ve got a set of ramp extensions for low cars. Never had issues with these low cars.

@@TruthHurtLiars top siders are so much easier to do and you can work on other stuff while it’s draining

Gret video. I recommend placing the Topsider on the ground. Not only does it create a siphon which aids in the extraction, it prevents the hose from kinking. I find that the extension and univeral swivel are unnecessary. I also throw the hose in a Ziploc freezer bag when im done. Fast! Zero mess! Time to beat 22 mins.

Carlos Mar it's the timing chain tensioner

@@JOSEcavemanZARAGOZA what about when you turn it off

All that I have done for years is leave the vacuum tube connected and use some type of clip and clip it to something high, like a shelf, let all the oil in the tube drain into the canister. After 10 minutes or so I disconnect the tube and lid, remove the gasket and clean it of all oil residue and store separately in a small plastic bag. Once the Topsider is empty I simply put the supplied plane lid back on and store everything back in the original box.

@@Deadstk Thank you very much

+Teo P I believe you dump the oil from the topsider into a container that your local recycling center (in my case the local auto parts store) will accept. You don't throw out the topsider with the oil.

Yes, absolutely. You can empty out the topsider in the empty oil container and take it back to recycle. You should never have to throw away the topsider after every oil change.

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No need. With the vacuum extractor method you never touch the drain plug so there's no reason to change it.

The turbo is cooled and punishes the oil so the filter is different than non turbo.

bobl78 its a 4 cylindar tubo engine

+Ronald Boutan Taping it just gives you a basis for how far you can stick the extractor drain tube down. On some cars you can actually push it in too far and it actually makes a U-turn and starts coming back up from the bottom of the pan. With the tape you have some indication about how far down you need to go.

The instructions tell you to go 2 inches beyond the length of the dip stick. That’s right where it hits the bottom. Any more and the end of the tube will turn and it will bind when you try to pull it out. I know. I did that the first time I used the Top Sider.

+Niclacoste Paid under $20 on Amazon for a Genuine Mercedes-Benz Engine filter sold by: Import Parts Depot.

Can’t you go to anywhere really for MB oil filter?

You can always drain from the drain plug. This is just a little easier.

+Mohammed Rahman haha, because this car has a lower ground clearence right?

Don't be silly. With this method, you can change the oil without lifting the car. It's easier.

That is what I do on my 2006 Jetta 2.5. I even do it with the oil nice and HOT. For me it is a good idea to drain it from underneath the car anyhow since the filter is down there somewhere. It is one of those cartridge filters. I always change it hot and remove the drain plug and have never been burned by the oil. Just remove the plug slowly or even turn it with a socket on an extension. You do not have to use a ratchet with the extension unless the plug is not loose enough to turn. The extension will allow you to drain the hottest motor oil safely if you are not a klutz. If the plug falls in the oil just get it out with a magnet on a stick and clean it off with a rag of paper towel. Maybe it is just me but oil extractors suck.

you probably dont own a mercedes...before you get to the drain plug you obviously need the car on jack etc then there are plenty of screw to undo the undertray then thats the only time you can undo the drain plug under your car...you think thats easier to do?

No way! Extraction is really the best method and is now preferred by Mercedes Service Centers worldwide. I don't like the extractor he used though.. the plastic clear ones are better so you can see the amount extracted. This comes in handy to see not only the amount of oil extracted but also possibly the amount of oil burned between changes. Again, the extraction method is best on cars which have the oil filter on the top side of the motor. If you have to get under the car anyway it's not that big a deal to just drain it traditionally. My E350 Coupe is super low (starter ramps, then regular ramps, plus all the damn splash guards you have to remove. Extraction saves a lot of time. Regards

no its not...its for lazy losers...

WRONG MERCEDES designed so at dealer you attach to very end of dip stick tube and don't insert a tube down the tube... You can do an oil change in 15 minutes without bending you knees.

MB manual says 229.5 0W-40. That's as clear as it gets.

Brandon Yen use the clear plastic cylinders, they take all your amount, I will use it for my ML 350 cdi. And what he mentioned art the beginning, you can better observe and analyse your oil with those. Price should be equal.

Mann makes the OEM filters.

Yes, just to insure that there is no seal in the engine preventing all the oil from settling at the bottom of the oil pan.

If it's hot outside should be used 0w40 or 5w40. It will protect your engine in high temp like over 30*C.

The correct answer is, use what the factory approves. Anything that conforms to MB spec 229.5 sould be good.

thanks guys

Pawel Ludew thx

n1chr0me thx

Yes, absolutely. I use the same method on my 2008 CLK350 and 2016 E350 as well.

Looks like you're a Benz guy?

Except, that's not at all what happens during a typical oil change. You're under the car for all of 30 seconds to get the bolt removed, all the particles that are denser than the oil are also the first ones exiting the engine.

"...under the car for all of 30 seconds.." REALLY First of all, most late-model Mercedes sedans sit about 6 inches off the ground so you're not going to simply crawl underneath and undo the oil drain plug. Not only that, you’re not going to drive them up on your typical DIY vehicle ramps because the car sits too low and the pitch on these ramps is typically too steep, causing the car to scrape if you attempt to drive them up most ramps. So you're left with having to jack the car up-that’s a hassle. Oh, I should also mention that you’ll be loosening 4 to 6 8mm bolts to remove the splash shield in order to gain access to the drain plug-additional hassle. So what may seem like a simple job of reaching under the car to undo a drain plug is really an impractical pain in the @ss for most people doing a DIY oil change on a Mercedes-Benz. But I guess you’d have to actually own one to know this.

Try changing the oil on a hell cat or 370z or G37 there are like 20 bolts underneath ....really no big deal take about 10 minutes to do it right. Plus I own a 370z and its much lower than the C250 I own ...I own race ramps and it goes right up no clearance issues...rhino ramps will work too.... do it right you get to the drain plug. These vacuum methods are for lazy people....seriously.

+Babu K how is it a pain to use it?.....

+Canada Ontario it doesn't look that easy to change the oil like other cars

+Babu K Better than jacking up the car and draining the oil underneath it.