What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[AMGeed]

Ah I see, I wasn’t aware they existed. Appreciate the explanation

No problem.
Saves money on paying someone to do the oil/filter changes.
Amazon sell the oil extraction pumps for around £25.

 

[Smithy860]

No problem.
Saves money on paying someone to do the oil/filter changes.
Amazon sell the oil extraction pumps for around £25.

Yes, I’m starting to do more myself now. Slow going but I’m learning.
Convenience as much as anything really, plus I’ve always worked in and enjoyed the mechanical world.
Seems a reasonable price for the pump

 

[AMGeed]

Yes, I’m starting to do more myself now. Slow going but I’m learning.
Convenience as much as anything really, plus I’ve always worked in and enjoyed the mechanical world.
Seems a reasonable price for the pump

If your Vito has a dipstick, you can DIY oil/filter changes yourself easily with an oil extraction pump.
There are dozens to choose from, even electric ones.

Edit. They have increased a little in price since I bought mine. I bought this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoze-Extractor-Transfer-Motorbikes-Engines/dp/B08LNJVHFC/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a8E1kPArzYHSiuXtH-WacjOtX1zJtl_jlk29yFc62JlxgUl23z4SZqOsZ1nzD5cL2SbOMb5zmRWC3ZmFyS4u1PrpIBoPcRkKJ4WF32NClhHAbKW5GhFBS03b9oXh2M8jB8dbaVCElqBgqVheGs787nyqKRj3ASJ5qEmxDGtQdLsAsPcgUy1xpiZ_soB9Ghcep7holfyqd9qosdUO-M1_BsQIe79YDsV_64l1kPU6QvM.H7qiD6WJtf-0CB3nrF12_krCEnC53xIPRJE_MVYBu7M&dib_tag=se&keywords=Oil%2BExtractor&qid=1725302620&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[colinallcars]

If your Vito has a dipstick, you can DIY oil/filter changes yourself easily with an oil extraction pump.
There are dozens to choose from, even electric ones.

Edit. They have increased a little in price since I bought mine. I bought this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoze-Extractor-Transfer-Motorbikes-Engines/dp/B08LNJVHFC/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a8E1kPArzYHSiuXtH-WacjOtX1zJtl_jlk29yFc62JlxgUl23z4SZqOsZ1nzD5cL2SbOMb5zmRWC3ZmFyS4u1PrpIBoPcRkKJ4WF32NClhHAbKW5GhFBS03b9oXh2M8jB8dbaVCElqBgqVheGs787nyqKRj3ASJ5qEmxDGtQdLsAsPcgUy1xpiZ_soB9Ghcep7holfyqd9qosdUO-M1_BsQIe79YDsV_64l1kPU6QvM.H7qiD6WJtf-0CB3nrF12_krCEnC53xIPRJE_MVYBu7M&dib_tag=se&keywords=Oil%2BExtractor&qid=1725302620&sr=8-3&th=1

I’ve had an electric one for years, about £15 on eBay. Pumps straight into an empty oil container for easy disposal.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Electric oil pumps are back on sale in Lidl. £14.99 iirc.

 

[Gollom]

Electric oil pumps are back on sale in Lidl. £14.99 iirc.

Did you see this on a leaflet or in store? Cheers

 

[SpikyMikey]

Did you see this on a leaflet or in store? Cheers

I noticed they still had them in our local store on Friday last week. Didn't see the price.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Did you see this on a leaflet or in store? Cheers

In-store now .

 

[Gollom]

In-store now . View attachment 160691

Dumb question, but how would I power it as the 204 battery is in the boot and of course, the dipstick (assuming the 204 has one?) is in the front

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Dumb question, but how would I power it as the 204 battery is in the boot and of course, the dipstick (assuming the 204 has one?) is in the front

Pretty sure you'll have jump lead pegs under the bonnet.

 

[Sweetooth]

Took it for a mot, failed,needs lower front suspension arm ball joints, excessively worn.The mileage is 50k.

 

[SpikyMikey]

Pretty sure you'll have jump lead pegs under the bonnet.

 

[Smithy860]

Ordered a new speed sensor and also discovered someone has put a lowered spring on one side of the rear

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Ordered a new speed sensor and also discovered someone has put a lowered spring on one side of the rear

Any reports on previous MOT's ?

 

[Smithy860]

Any reports on previous MOT's ?

No, nothing

 

[StMarks]

Took it for a mot, failed,needs lower front suspension arm ball joints, excessively worn.The mileage is 50k.^

^ That is "more than disappointing" imho.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

^ That is "more than disappointing" imho.

My warranty covers suspension parts upto 60k . Maybe have a word with a mb dealer .

 

[colinallcars]

I wasn’t sure about the gloss black finish but, now that it’s done, I think it compliments the black mirrors and roof. Perhaps needs black centre caps.
View attachment 160632

Definitely needed black centre caps. Very good quality and only a fiver for four from eBay.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

One had its bigger “annual” detail to zhuzh it up a bit. Enhancement polish and a fresh Gyeon ceramic coat has it looking fantastic again.



We were using it to do 600 miles in 36 hours this weekend - but it’s forecast rain - and it looks too good to make it dirty straight away!

Did a little roof down motoring today too - the weather was properly miserable first thing but it was blooming lovely from lunch time.

Booked two others in for services. Paid for some parts the dealer fitted to another car last month but still waiting on the most important part!

Checked and topped up the tyre pressures on some. Took one to the petrol station to brim it with the good stuff - up early to start in that 600 miles!

 

[alexanderfoti]

One had its bigger “annual” detail to zhuzh it up a bit. Enhancement polish and a fresh Gyeon ceramic coat has it looking fantastic again.

View attachment 160848

We were using it to do 600 miles in 36 hours this weekend - but it’s forecast rain - and it looks too good to make it dirty straight away!

Did a little roof down motoring today too - the weather was properly miserable first thing but it was blooming lovely from lunch time.

Booked two others in for services. Paid for some parts the dealer fitted to another car last month but still waiting on the most important part!

Checked and topped up the tyre pressures on some. Took one to the petrol station to brim it with the good stuff - up early to start in that 600 miles!

Looking good. The weather here has been shocking today and yesterday so you lucked out.