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10-21-2006, 07:09 PM
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Oil Filter Location of 300E
I'm in the middle of the first Oil Change of my new 300E.
I've drained the pan, and I'm ready to remove the filter. The filter location isn't evident to me, but no problem, I'll check my CD W124. Problem. Browser won't load that page. I have a feeling the filter is hidden above the shroud or pan, but I don't want to remove it if I don't have to. Can anyone shed any light on this for me?
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MB 1986 190D in my past MB 1987 300E on the street MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway 1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable 1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold 1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned various mundane American autos If I'd known then what I know now... Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways. 
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10-21-2006, 07:49 PM
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Well, good news and bad, for me.
Good news. I found the filter. Bad news. Behind the air cleaner. With no clearance for my handy dandy oil filter wrench. Gonna have to think about how to proceed.
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MB 1986 190D in my past MB 1987 300E on the street MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway 1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable 1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold 1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned various mundane American autos If I'd known then what I know now... Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.
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#3
10-21-2006, 08:00 PM
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300E Oil Filter
You might need the type of wrench that fits over the top like a cap. Easy. A few bucks at the auto parts store!
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 1989 300E 2005 Acura TL 2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited Swing hard! Take chances!
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#4
10-21-2006, 08:28 PM
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Before you remove the filter....punch a hole in the top. Wait 5 minutes.
This allows the oil to drain out and reduces the oil spilt when unscrewing the filter. .
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#5
10-21-2006, 08:41 PM
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Wow! Excellent advice from both of you! Thanks.
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MB 1986 190D in my past MB 1987 300E on the street MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway 1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable 1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold 1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold 1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned various mundane American autos If I'd known then what I know now... Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.
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#6
10-21-2006, 10:04 PM
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You'll need to remove the air cleaner housing, which is actually part of the filter change procedure. When you put the new filter on, don't over tighten it like they do at the shop. Next time you won't have to take the housing off, you'll be able to remove it by hand. Yet another good reason to do your own oil change.
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10-21-2006, 10:44 PM
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10-22-2006, 10:39 AM
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