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Do-It-Yourself Instructions To Change the Oil in Your Mercedes-Benz

How To Change the Oil in Your Mercedes-Benz

Regular maintenance and care for your pre-owned Mercedes-Benz C-Class will go a long way toward improving performance and making your vehicle last years and years into the future. To ensure that you enjoy trademark Mercedes-Benz performance, it is important to change your oil at regular intervals – which can cost up to $200 at a service center. Save money and maintain your Mercedes-Benz with this do-it-yourself guide to how to change the oil in your Mercedes-Benz. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz to fit your lifestyle and budget!


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Step-By-Step Instructions To Change Your Mercedes-Benz Oil

 

  1. Check the Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual to Determine the Type/Amount of Oil You Need 
  2. Use a Jack Stand or Vehicle Ramps to Lift Your Mercedes-Benz 
  3. Remove the Splash Shield 
  4. Remove the Oil Drain Plug and Drain Oil into an Oil Pan 
  5. Replace the Used Oil Filter 
  6. Replace the Oil Drain Plug and Splash Shield 
  7. Add New Oil to Your Mercedes-Benz 
  8. Check the Oil Level After 10 – 15 Minutes – Add More Oil as Needed 
  9. Reset the Mercedes-Benz Oil Change Alert on the Dashboard