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How to Replace Engine Oil and Filter on a Mercedes CLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Engine oil

How to replace engine oil and filter on a Mercedes CLK? Follow this guide: open the car door and pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, then lift the front bonnet and secure it. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the large securing bolt of the oil filter cap. Lift the car on a jack (or a column lift) and unscrew the bolt from the oil sump; allow the fluid to drain into a container. Finally, top up with new oil and close the front bonnet.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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