I need some basic S320 info.

[Hatterasguy]

Ok this car is a recent purchase and I am trying to help my friend with it, we are talking about a 1997 S320.

Where is the oil filter and do you need a special wrench to get at it? I know on the S600's a special socket is needed to grab the plastic cap that holds the filter in.

Where is the fuel filter? Under the rear somewhere? Where should I look?

Anything special I should check on the spark plug wire ends? I am a diesel guy I havn't changed plugs in years. Fastlane specs this plug:F 8 DC4 so thats what we will use.

Is special gear lube needed for the rear? Or can regualar Mobil 1 75w-90 be used?

The tranny looks like a sealed for life one. So off to the dealer I don't want to get involved with it.

Is the passengers side rear view mirror supposed to tilt down in reverse like on the W210's?

The serp belt is cracking so it needs to be changed. Anything I should know? I have done a few of them on a couple MB's and it looks about the same. I think the fan shroud needs to move, along with the upper radiator support and then I can get an allen wrench in their to pull the fan. After that release the tension and pull the belt.

Has anyone bleed the brakes on these? Anything special to know or is it just like any other car. The peddle is soft it feels like whoever did them last didn;t do a good job.

Anything else I should check?
Thanks
This car really reminds me of my SDL, the learning curve isn't that steep.