DIY C230K sedan oil change W203 - Page 2

Taiwanese · 12-03-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike82y

did you try the following method?
turn your key to position 1
change the screen to show the current milage
press reset 3 times, (fast)
"beep"
turn your key to position 2
..............................................

oops sorry.. I just ran to the car and check again..
you can only reset the service with this method on w211.. not w203

mike

I also ran out to the car just now. You are right. It did not work. Thanks anyway.

Maybe I can't reset it until it's service B due? Now is Service B in 1200 miles.

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FrankW · 12-03-2007, 05:44 PM

I guess Taiwanese do kickass?!

Taiwanese · 12-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike82y

did you try the following method?
turn your key to position 1
change the screen to show the current milage
press reset 3 times, (fast)
"beep"
turn your key to position 2
..............................................

oops sorry.. I just ran to the car and check again..
you can only reset the service with this method on w211.. not w203

mike

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post2534100

it worked:
ignition on, not running
Remaining miles to service displayed
Press and hold the dash reset pushbutton
(ask you do you want to reset)
Press and hold the dash reset pushbutton
DONE

zoomie · 01-24-2008, 10:05 PM

Wow, this is superduper helpful! Thank you so much!!! even a noob who doesn't know an engine from a wheel can can do this....maybe. Where do i get replacement o-rings from?

PaulX608 · 01-24-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomie

Where do i get replacement o-rings from?

They come with the new oil filter.

aznmode · 01-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoomie

Wow, this is superduper helpful! Thank you so much!!! even a noob who doesn't know an engine from a wheel can can do this....maybe. Where do i get replacement o-rings from?

If you get the oil filter from the dealer it comes with all 3 rings inside the box.

I've just recently done this DYI on my c230 and it took me a while to get the oil out the first time. Before the oil change my cluster said I was short 1 qt. So I took my time to let the oil settle on the bottom and pump. I did this repeatedly for about 45 min to make sure I got all the oil out. My dumba$$ didnt have the right tool either so that added more time trying to get the filter unscrewed.

This method is so much easier!! Thanks to this DYI guide.

RedKen06C230 · 01-25-2008, 10:45 AM

be a man and get underneath and drain the oil that way.... there is a drain plug just like everyother car on the planet... u dont need a extractor

EV0LVE · 01-25-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKen06C230

be a man and get underneath and drain the oil that way.... there is a drain plug just like everyother car on the planet... u dont need a extractor

after doing some search here and other mbz forums, i believe that using an oil extractor actually removes more oil and sediment than draining. you do it your way, we'll do it ours.

for the op, much props for the effort of doing this and contributing to the board.

Taiwanese · 01-25-2008, 01:05 PM

Thank you for the kind words. You are so welcome.

drain vs. extract?

As long as you change your oil, either way is fine.

I have drained many times in my younger years. As of now using oil extractor is good enough for me.

cheers.....

wingless · 01-25-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKen06C230

be a man and get underneath and drain the oil that way.... there is a drain plug just like everyother car on the planet... u dont need a extractor

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedW203

after doing some search here and other mbz forums, i believe that using an oil extractor actually removes more oil and sediment than draining.

The test has been conducted by johnand. Both methods removes the same amount of oil.

aznmode · 01-25-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKen06C230

be a man and get underneath and drain the oil that way.... there is a drain plug just like everyother car on the planet... u dont need a extractor

What! There's a drain plug underneath the car? WTF?

Sponger · 02-10-2008, 01:10 AM

I haven't posted in a loooonng time. Thanks for the helpful DIY. I did the following last night:

-oil change using Mobil 1 0-40 synthetic
-Hengst oil filter
-Hengst air filter
-new charcoal in-cabin filter
-Mityvac fluid (dispenser and evacuator)

I also had a buddy do an alignment with the 19s. Bought all the parts from buymbparts.com and it was shipped to my house in two days. Got the Mityvac
from tooltopia.com. It was under $70 shipped. I had a really good buying experience from both sites -- fast shipping and lowest prices I could find.

Can't wait to do this again

06c230hwd · 02-10-2008, 02:31 AM

ive tried everything.. but i can not find a fluid level on my dash

three fast clicks of the reset button gets me into bat volt., soft vers., etc. but i cant find the darn fluid level

wingless · 02-10-2008, 09:04 AM

Use the odometer / trip menu, turn the ignition on, do not start, cycle though the sub-menus, there is a level check option. The vehicle must be warm and have sat long enough or it doesn't work.

06c230hwd · 02-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingless

Use the odometer / trip menu, turn the ignition on, do not start, cycle though the sub-menus, there is a level check option. The vehicle must be warm and have sat long enough or it doesn't work.

the vehicle must be warm for the level to show up? i think you're nutso!

wingless · 02-10-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06c230hwd

i think you're nutso!

My wife would agree.

Yes, the vehicle MUST have sat long enough and it SHOULD be warm.

You're welcome for the menu sequence.

06c230hwd · 02-10-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingless

My wife would agree.

Yes, the vehicle MUST have sat long enough and it SHOULD be warm.

You're welcome for the menu sequence.

Well like I tell my girl, it takes one to know one. And in your case, she married you, so cookoo cookoo

lol... Anyways, yeah thanks for the advice, took a 10 mile round trip earlier to the bank and back.. car sat for about 5 maybe 6 minutes and I tried to cycle through and find a level. NOTHING! Maybe it's a user error but I'm quite confident I can read and I'm following directions properly.. so who knows!

Maybe I've got a dipstick, I'll look tomorrow!

tyronewheatley · 02-10-2008, 11:14 PM

VERY good post! thanks!

jes_bad · 02-14-2008, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the info! I'm going to give this a shot this weekend. I hope to find the oil and filter from Autozone or Discount Autoparts.

- Jes

06c230hwd · 02-14-2008, 12:40 PM

954 eh? what year did you graduate highschool jes_bad?

Benzino · 04-04-2008, 01:19 AM

5w-40 ok?

coin · 04-04-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzino

5w-40 ok?

If you check your manual, it will show you what's the recommended oil to use.

Boosted230 · 04-08-2008, 10:49 PM

Has anyone done their oil change without the extractor? I'm used to doing it by draining the oil via the drain plug..but after reading this thread, apparently their is a plastic shield that needs removing to access the oil drain plug?

Any insight on this would be helpful. Thanks!

tommy · 04-09-2008, 10:32 AM

Like everything else on this car, you would have to remove a plastic shield to get to anything underneath the chassis. They're easy to remove.

I'm suprised no one has said this; you should really be torquing the fliter back to spec, so that you don't overtighten, like someone else did above. Yes, you'll need to buy a torque wrench, but you should have one anyway for your lugbolts.

I've been doing the topsider way for years now. I have no idea other than stubbornness why you'd go the old-fashioned way on these cars.

e1000 · 04-09-2008, 10:51 AM

BTW - the 2006+ M272 cars do NOT display the oil level in the computer menu.

12-03-2007, 05:44 PM	#27
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01-25-2008, 10:45 AM	#32
RedKen06C230 Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On Earth Posts: 59 Drives: c230 06	be a man and get underneath and drain the oil that way.... there is a drain plug just like everyother car on the planet... u dont need a extractor __________________

01-25-2008, 01:05 PM	#34
Taiwanese Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 180	Thank you for the kind words. You are so welcome. drain vs. extract? As long as you change your oil, either way is fine. I have drained many times in my younger years. As of now using oil extractor is good enough for me. cheers..... __________________ 2002 Acura MDX (7/1/02) 2003 C230 Sedan, auto, cd, C2 Moonroof, C4 HID (6/18/03)

02-10-2008, 01:10 AM	#37
Sponger Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: only in San Diego Posts: 211	I haven't posted in a loooonng time. Thanks for the helpful DIY. I did the following last night: -oil change using Mobil 1 0-40 synthetic -Hengst oil filter -Hengst air filter -new charcoal in-cabin filter -Mityvac fluid (dispenser and evacuator) I also had a buddy do an alignment with the 19s. Bought all the parts from buymbparts.com and it was shipped to my house in two days. Got the Mityvac from tooltopia.com. It was under $70 shipped. I had a really good buying experience from both sites -- fast shipping and lowest prices I could find. Can't wait to do this again __________________ 2003 C230 SPORT SEDAN AXIS MILANO'S: 198.5 F (235/35) and 199.5 R (265/30) WITH NITTO NT555 EXTREME'S

02-10-2008, 02:31 AM	#38
06c230hwd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Fla. Posts: 340 Drives: 06' C230SS	ive tried everything.. but i can not find a fluid level on my dash three fast clicks of the reset button gets me into bat volt., soft vers., etc. but i cant find the darn fluid level __________________ -Hd.

01-24-2008, 10:05 PM	#29
zoomie Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 503 Drives: '05 c230 Kompressor Sport Sedan	Wow, this is superduper helpful! Thank you so much!!! even a noob who doesn't know an engine from a wheel can can do this....maybe. Where do i get replacement o-rings from?

02-10-2008, 09:04 AM	#39
wingless Super Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 911 Drives: Debadged 6-Speed '05 C320 Sports Coupe	Use the odometer / trip menu, turn the ignition on, do not start, cycle though the sub-menus, there is a level check option. The vehicle must be warm and have sat long enough or it doesn't work.

02-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#43
tyronewheatley Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 46 Drives: none	VERY good post! thanks!

02-14-2008, 07:53 AM	#44
jes_bad Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 19 Drives: 2003 C230 Sport	Thanks! Thanks for the info! I'm going to give this a shot this weekend. I hope to find the oil and filter from Autozone or Discount Autoparts. - Jes __________________ Jes •AMG Front Bumper •AMG Rear Bumper •AMG Rear Decklid Spoiler •L.E.D. Side View Mirrors •Euroteck Carbon Fiber Front Lip •Projector Front Headlights •Dynamic Performance Rear Roof Spoiler •S-Class Style Rear Tail lights •CL Star Front Grill •Mercedes Flat Hood Emblem •19" Brabus Monoblock VI Style Staggered Wheels, Black with Polished Lip, 19 x 9.5 in the Rear with 265/30/19 tires and 19 x 8.5 up Front with 235/35/19 tires •Tein Coilover Suspension

02-14-2008, 12:40 PM	#45
06c230hwd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Fla. Posts: 340 Drives: 06' C230SS	954 eh? what year did you graduate highschool jes_bad? __________________ -Hd.

04-04-2008, 01:19 AM	#46
Benzino Super Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chino , CA Posts: 530 Drives: 03 c230	5w-40 ok? __________________ If it doesnt rub, it doesnt fit! Maya's 19 x8.5- 9.5& CL custom exhaust setup

04-08-2008, 10:49 PM	#48
Boosted230 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 24 Drives: 2002 c230 Kompressor Coupe	Has anyone done their oil change without the extractor? I'm used to doing it by draining the oil via the drain plug..but after reading this thread, apparently their is a plastic shield that needs removing to access the oil drain plug? Any insight on this would be helpful. Thanks!

04-09-2008, 10:32 AM	#49
tommy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Westwood, NJ Posts: 6,182 Drives: 2002 C230	Like everything else on this car, you would have to remove a plastic shield to get to anything underneath the chassis. They're easy to remove. I'm suprised no one has said this; you should really be torquing the fliter back to spec, so that you don't overtighten, like someone else did above. Yes, you'll need to buy a torque wrench, but you should have one anyway for your lugbolts. I've been doing the topsider way for years now. I have no idea other than stubbornness why you'd go the old-fashioned way on these cars. __________________ 2002 Ccoupe, smurfalicious

04-09-2008, 10:51 AM	#50
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