Tiny oil change issue... - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

pawoSD · #16 09-09-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang_man298

Almost a good thought, except the oil drains back down into the engine when it's not running (why it takes a few seconds for the oil pressure to pop up when you start it).

There's still a little left in there when its off, not much though. I replaced my oil pressure sender today (very easy to do) and when I removed the old one about 1/4 of a quart came out of the opening....

dwoloz · #17 09-09-2007, 12:09 AM

While this thread is here....

Spec for a 616 4 cyl is apparently is 6.5 quarts. Should I expect that much out? All I have right now is a gallon so if 6 quarts are coming out I better pick up some more oil!

t walgamuth · #18 09-09-2007, 06:40 AM

an eighth inch too full will cause no problem whatever, imho.

Tom W

gatorblue92 · #19 09-09-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoloz

While this thread is here....

Spec for a 616 4 cyl is apparently is 6.5 quarts. Should I expect that much out? All I have right now is a gallon so if 6 quarts are coming out I better pick up some more oil!

thats about what mine takes when i change it...sometimes a little less but usually around 6 qt

toomany MBZ · #20 09-09-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ujourdan

As for removing excess oil, I have a hand pump that goes through the dipstick pipe.

Agreed, may be available from auto part stores.

RML · #21 09-09-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old300D

If I don't maintain my oil level at the minimum mark, the rest will end up in my air cleaner.

What is the relationship here between low oil level and oil in the air cleaner? I have an 84 300D and am getting oil in the air cleaner. After I cleaned my K&N filter the problem seemed to go away. I had a lot more power and assumed because of the restricted air flow, I was sucking oil up the drain tube. But the problem is back so I am going to replace the check valve.