I'm changing the oil myself for the first time on a 96 E300.How do you remove the filter from the cap,does it just pull apart or do I need to take that plastic arrow thing off first?

Hi, I just wrap a paper towel around the filter, grab hold of it, wiggle/twist and pull. Be carefull as it can come loose suddenly and sling oil all over...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Grasp the lid and bang the bottom of the star shaped shaft on something firm once or twice and it will pop off. Is just pressed on hand tight.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Leave the "arrow thing" on. Do a combination of what both say. Wrap a paper towel around the filter element and hold firmly, then whack the "arrow thing" lightly on the table. If it doesn't come out, whack a bit harder.

Same as what has been said.....except I put a small plastic grocery bag over the filter and pull it off right into the bag. Less mess......

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FRED

Daily Driver: 98 E300TD 199K
Hobby Car: 69 Austin Mini
Past Diesels: 84 300SD, 312K
87 300SDL, 251K
94 Chev. K-1500 6.5Ltr.TD, 373K

I do need to remember to bring a plastic grocery bag when I do that job.

I have also tried prying the filter off but the cardboard tends to collapse. Pulling/banging does seem to be best. It certainly feels like the cap will break before letting go of the filter.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
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