Topside Oil Change on W211

[andyl999]

I have tried to search these forums and failed miserably!

I want to change the oil using a vacuum probe down the engine dipstick on my 320CDI estate (2005) however I now realise that MB has removed the dipstick and oil checks are via the dash.

The question that I have is that have MB left the actual tube?

If they have what's the easiest way of accessing it? (I presume I have to remove some covers). Picture would be nice if anyone has them.

Again I have tried to search for this and drawn a zero

Andy

 

[BlackC55]

Remove the engine covers and the dipstick tube is under there.

make sure the oil is really hot.

 

[fredfloggle]

Remove the engine covers and the dipstick tube is under there.

make sure the oil is really hot.

But not so hot as to melt the slurper. About 50C is the maximum for mine.

 

[Satch]

If a straight six engine the red cap on the RHS of pic is your destination.

(The highlighted areas are those that were prone to a bit of diesel seepage, the reason I took it in the first place)

 

[andyl999]

thanks!

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I think if I owned an engine like that the first thing I'd do would be to cut a hole in the engine cover so I could get to the dipstick

 

[fredfloggle]

I think if I owned an engine like that the first thing I'd do would be to cut a hole in the engine cover so I could get to the dipstick

Not a lot of point as there isn't anything in the hole.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Then I'd be buying one. I'd rather trust a dipstick that never fails, than a sensor that can.

 

[230K]

Hi Parrot

I totall agree, i have a personal note in my head that i will not buy another Merc if it doesnt have a dipstick or drain plug in the sump.

230K

 

[fredfloggle]

Hi Parrot

I totall agree, i have a personal note in my head that i will not buy another Merc if it doesnt have a dipstick or drain plug in the sump.

230K

That's the least of your problems .

 

[BlackC55]

Hi Parrot

I totall agree, i have a personal note in my head that i will not buy another Merc if it doesnt have a dipstick or drain plug in the sump.

230K

They ALL have a drain bung and a guide tube for the dipstick if no dipstick.

(SL55 has two drain bungs)

 

[230K]

Hi

SL55 has two, maybe i should be thinking of one of those I will tell the minister of home affairs that we need one now..

Thanks 55

230K