Do I need a wrench for oil filter?
Every reputable oil filter is designed to seal for tens of thousands of miles with no more than a good hand-tightening. You don’t need a wrench unless you have one of those deeply recessed filters with no space around it for your hands. Then use the wrench to tighten a half-turn more.
Where can I get an oil change for my SLK 230?
Most oil change shops or your neighborhood parts store will take your old oil and filter to be recycled properly. The SLK230 has one of the longest drain plugs I have ever seen. Make sure you install your new washer (red arrow) and then the drain plug.
Which is the best oil filter wrench for Mercedes?
Mercedes 300CE 1990 – 1995 Mercedes 300E 1993 – 1995 Mercedes 300SE 1992 – 1999 Mercedes 300SEL 1995 – 1999 Mercedes 300SL 1989 – 1993
What kind of wrench does a Mercedes Benz use?
The MX2323 74mm oil filter wrench fits the following Mercedes Benz vehicles but may also fit additional vehicles not listed. If you’re vehicle isn’t listed or you think we should add a model to our list please let us know at [email protected] and we’ll get it added.
Most oil change shops or your neighborhood parts store will take your old oil and filter to be recycled properly. The SLK230 has one of the longest drain plugs I have ever seen. Make sure you install your new washer (red arrow) and then the drain plug.
Mercedes 300CE 1990 – 1995 Mercedes 300E 1993 – 1995 Mercedes 300SE 1992 – 1999 Mercedes 300SEL 1995 – 1999 Mercedes 300SL 1989 – 1993
How does a Mercedes SLK 230 transmission filter work?
Six T27 internal Torx-head bolts (OE part number 004-990-35-12) hold the pan in place. Even when fluid stops dripping from the plug hole, a significant amount remains in the pan. The old filter pulls out of its mount on the valve body. The filter has a retaining clip that secures it to the valve body.
How to determine the size of an oil filter wrench?
Count the number of flutes on the cap of your oil filter Get the oil filter cap wrench that has the same number of flutes but let the inner diameter of the cap be bigger than the oil filter cap. That’s for determining the size of the wrench if you’re using a socket wrench type.