Hello all,


Been lurking here for awhile and find the board very informative. I have a 2005 500 Clk Convertible and I want to do an oil change myself. I bought the topsider vacuum, the proper oil, filter etc but Cannot figure out for the life of me where the dipstick is located. I was told that oil removal through the dipstick tube is the way to go. Does my engine have a dipstick? If not, how do I remove the oil, is there another method to use? I have tried to syphon through the oil filter chamber, but the tube will not penetrate.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
CJ

Seems to me I've heard somewhere (probably here) that the most recent model Benzes don't come with a dipstick. The tube is there, but you have to actually buy one from the dealer (??!!). Or is that just the transmission dipstick?
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'97 C230, smoke silver/parchment; '86 420SEL, anthracite/light grey; '84 280CE (W123), dark blue/palomino

I did my own oil changes after Starmark warranty ran out. Personally, if I had a $55k car under warranty, I wouldn't be worried about the extra $40 or so savings every 5-10k, I'd be worried IF something happens to the motor, MBUSA is going to kick you in the face. On that car, I'd take it to the dealer and keep full records until the warranty is gone.

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL

The 55K car is leased, so I really do not see the advantages of paying $500 extra for an oil change for a car I will not own in 18 months. I barely put any mileage on it as is 8000k in 18 mos. So any time I can cut corners on this troublesome POS I will. Since I acquired it, it has been to the shop 4 times, bad brake sensors, faulty alterator, radio died, broken glove compartment, the last for HORRIBLE roof noise, which took the so called "geniuses" 3 full days to figure out what was wrong. And then it was only a temporary fix. So if I could save $450 and not bring my car to the "criminals" at my local MB dealer I will.

Now back to the original question. On a CLK 500A 2005, is that little red cap in the back of the engine, the way to the oil pan?

Thanks.

Why dont you just go under the car and take out the oil pan drain plug. Drain the oil and fill it back up threw the filter housing. Why the extra money to buy a vaccum and waist all that time. If you take out the drain plug you need to replace the metal washer/seal that comes off it. Dont waist time sucking anything out.

Um apparently there is no drain plug or dipstick on some of the new MB's thats why

Unless he has a lift, it takes just as long to drain out the bottom as to extract from the top. You may be able to push a pan under your older car, but I sure can't do that on mine unless I jack it up. The time spent waiting for the vacuum to do its job can be spent doing other things, unlike the time spent jacking the car and crawling underneath and removing the belly pan. Yes, newer models have these too.

Then there's the problem of the car not sitting straight when on a support from one end; you leave a lot in there unless you put the car level while it's draining.

Wow...Is that not the transmission fill. You are better be sure before you cause an expensive error. I do not own a CLK but If I were you, I take it to a service advisor and ask for the engine oil fill or better yet read the manual.

Should be very similar to this process - http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/OilFilter2

Sixto
93 300SD