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Mercedes Classe S - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Classe S MK 3, W140 - Years 1991-1998
Part: Oil filter
Operation: Engine oil and fillter replacement

Once the car has been raised on the bridge, unscrew the drain plug from the oil pan which is located at the rear left corner (looking from the front); once the drain is complete, screw the cap back on. Then access the engine compartment and intercept the oil filter container: it is located in the rear part, immediately behind the tappet cover; the cap is in aluminum and fixed with three pins; then unscrew the fixing pins of the cap and extract the cartridge filter; then insert the filter egg and fix the cap after replacing the o-ring gasket and the copper washers. Finally, fill the engine with new oil up to the maximum level.


Posted on 2 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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