7 quarts, a 13mm wrench, the size B filter wrench and some time equals my first MB oil change

have to say that this car is kind of a ***** to change the oil..why do they cover the oil plug with a plastic shroud? to force you to use a topsider?

I do not like the cartridge fliter elements..location is poor to fair from an access standpoint..why not use a self contained screw on filter..is it some kind of German design heritage to use the element type filters?

The first time was a mild chore the next 30 or 40 will be a joy