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Originally Posted by jay_bob
That is correct. MB has designed their dipstick tube to be sealed to the pan and extend all the way to the bottom for this purpose. If you put the hose at the top of the tube you will have all the oil out in no time.
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I'll confess I was actually not aware of this. Is this true on all of these motors (i.e. OM606 in my W210 E300)?
If so, I'll have to modify my venturi vacuum sourced 5 gal evacuator with a hose to slide OVER my dipstick tube on this car and try this out!