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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
Thanks for that info! I am going to be changing the oil this weekend. I have stalled, because the oil has stayed so clean. I am 4000 miles on the oil now, but it still looks clean, but its 1/2 quart low now, so I guess I will go ahead and change it.
Only using 1/2 quart in 4000 miles is pretty good for a M103 isnt it?
I have a MB filter... I looked and the filter is mounted upside down... I bet this creates a huge mess on the engine doesnt it? Is there a trick to cut down on the mess?
I guess I will either use the Rotella 15w-40 or the Delo? whatever it was called. lol.
Probably go ahead and change out the green coolant as well.
Thanks again.
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For the filter, I would unscrew it about a 1/2 turn to a turn, and let the filter drain while the oil pan was draining, then swap it out just before tightening everything up and adding the oil. Usually prevented a big mess, although you'll still drip a little.
1/2 quart in 4,000 miles is pretty good, especially if you are also leaking a little (and most seem to).