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Old 07-11-2010, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferdman View Post
A suction device makes oil changes much simpler because there is no need to get under the vehicle. Griot's Garage sells a quality Liquid/Oil Extractor which I have been using for the past 12 years to change oil in our MB automobiles.

Despite the FSS I still change oil (Mobil 1) and filter every 7,500 miles.
If your going to the trouble to change your own oil, please spent the extra time and get under your vehicle and have a good look around for leaks and other potential problems, especially with a 12 year old vehicle. Don't waste your money on one of those extractors. This is how I found that my spring perch was failing.

I also ignore the FSS and change my oil (Mobil 1 0W-40) every 6K miles which is when I switch my summer/winter tires.
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