What kind of oil does a 2003 E320 take?
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 8.5 quarts.
What kind of oil filter do I need for a Mercedes Benz?
You need 7 quarts for the 6 cylinder engines such as C240, E320, CLK350. Eight quarts for V8 such as CLS550, E500 E55, ML500. Choosing the right oil filter is very critical. To be able to go 10,000 miles between oil changes you need a fleece oil filter.
How can I fix a black line on my oil filter?
Install the new oil filter and make sure that only one of the black lines are showing not both. Make sure to change the rubber O-rings every time you change the filter. If you have a torque wrench tighten the filter to 25Nm. Torque oil drain plug to 30 Nm or 23ft-lbs if you have a torque wrench.
How do you do an oil change on a Mercedes Benz?
Locate the hood release handle on the interior on the driver’s side. Pull on the handle until you hear the hood release. Open the hood by pulling on the triangle shaped hood latch release. This opens in a new window. You can either use the jack that came with the car to raise the car.
Can you go 10, 000 miles between oil changes?
To be able to go 10,000 miles between oil changes you need a fleece oil filter. The filter used by the dealerships can be found on Amazon for under $15 which is the Mann Fleece Oil Filter. This may be the biggest investment if you don’t have any of the following.
You need 7 quarts for the 6 cylinder engines such as C240, E320, CLK350. Eight quarts for V8 such as CLS550, E500 E55, ML500. Choosing the right oil filter is very critical. To be able to go 10,000 miles between oil changes you need a fleece oil filter.
Install the new oil filter and make sure that only one of the black lines are showing not both. Make sure to change the rubber O-rings every time you change the filter. If you have a torque wrench tighten the filter to 25Nm. Torque oil drain plug to 30 Nm or 23ft-lbs if you have a torque wrench.
How often should I change my oil filter?
Most filters are not designed for 10,000 oil change interval. If you are getting $19.99 special oil changes, you should change your oil every 3 000 miles. We believe that for that price, you are not getting a quality oil filter or oil that can lubricate your engine for 10 000 miles.
How often should you change the oil in a Mercedes Benz?
Yes, you can use regular oil as long as you use the correct oil viscosity and change the oil every 3,000 miles. Regular oil will break down and can not lubricate the engine for 10,000. Keep track of the mileage and don’t wait for the car to remind ou of the oil intervals.