This may sound generally stupid, but need to ask. I have owned MANY cars over the years, lots of imports etc, and this is my first experience with Mercedes.
I bought a 1999 ML320, and with all the reading I have done, I have seen many posts about using a syphon/suction pump to remove the engine oil. Is this just on certain models, or a way to do it without going under the vehicle? I see on my ML320, a normal looking drain plug and copper washer on the pan, is it normal procedure to just drain through that plug/hole, nothing unordinarily different, or am I missing something here? I have tried to find a basic Haynes/Chilton repair manual for this model, but nothing yet.I have a subscription to Alldata.com, and is very helpful. Any feedback appreciated.