W126 280SE - Oil Filter location

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I have been trying to find reference to how to change the oil filter as finding a service manual is as easy as a flight to the moon in Melbourne Australia.

Where is it?

Tips on how to change?

Is 6 L enough if the oil filter is changed? or do I need to allow more for the filter?

 

[Roger Jones]

280SE, not 260SE? It's at the back of the block at the top, assuming it's the same configuration as other M103 engines. Total oil capacity (from dry) 7L; capacity when changing filter 6L. I'd put 5.5L in and check the dipstick before topping up if necessary.

MB have a special tool -- MW103 589 02 09/00 -- which cost me less than USD20 a few years ago. It's worth it. It works on spin-on filters and canister lids (M104).

 

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It is a 1984 W126 280SE, so look to the back of the engine- thanks for the heads up. Strange arrangement - but that is the least of the issues as it is a great car to drive.

Would like to find a photo reference somewhere to make it a bit easier to understand.

 

[Roger Jones]

After further digging, I have to ask which engine it is -- if the M110, then things may be different and I don't have the necessary info, but this may help:

http://www.w116.org/library/M110

Seems that the M110 was carried over from the W116 to the first-generation W126, with the M103 coming in for the second generation in 1985. I learn something every day . . .

 

[grober]

this is for the earlier twin cam engine:- http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as....706&VIN=*&CT=M&cat=032&SID=18&SGR=001&SGN=01

 

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Thank you, I will have to check the VIN or such however this has been a great help. Any suggestions for the best service manual would also be greatly appreciated. Either Printed or on a CD of some kind.

 

[grober]

You can usually buy the USA workshop manual on CD for the w126 series on Ebay(USA) for a few dollars. You can buy the official one from MB USA at higher cost. You might also be interested in this manual from Haynes http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/...10001&storeId=10001&productId=13003&langId=-1
Its for the W123 series but does cover your 6 cylinder 280 engine assuming its the earlier twin cam?