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300SE1993 05-07-2003 11:40 PM

Oil change - priming engine
 
The DIY above says to prime the engine after an oil change. Is this necessary on my 300SE? If so how do you do it safely? I used to pull the ignition coil wire off my old beetle to prime it, but I dont think this is an acceptable method for a W140 300SE.

What happens if you dont prime it? My oil pressure went up immediately after I started it. More about that in another post.

euro 287 05-08-2003 12:13 AM

You dont have to prime the motor after an oil change, the only reason people with the old v8's do is cause they have a weak tensioner or a stretched chain and they are scared it will jump timing. Change oil like usual and dont worry about priming.


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