I've read the posts regarding the filterchange procedure, but I would appreciate advice on how to use/tape/modify my vicegrips to avoid destroying the rubber fuel hoses. I do not have any clamps/pliers designed for this job. As a related question, if the tank is low on gas, wouldn't it be a good idea to avoid pinching the hoses altogether and just let the tank drain into one of those plastic, portable 5 gallon gas containers, and after the filter is changed just pour the fuel back into the tank? Thanks.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)