How do you change differential oil on a Mercedes Benz?
Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil. If the car was in use right before you started to change the differential oil be careful as the fluid may be hot. Locate the oil filler screw. It should be right above the oil drain screw you removed in the previous step.
What kind of oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz?
You will need approximately 1 litter of differnetial transfer case oil SAE 75W-85. To check the exact capacity for your car look it up at the owner’s manual specifications section. In this case we used the Mercedes part# 001 989 33 03 12, MBZ Approval: 235.7 MBZ_001989330312948622 001 989 33 03 12, 001 989 3303, 0019893303
Do you need lifetime differential fluid on a Mercedes?
A Mercedes has to be given proper attention and maintenance, even if it has qualities such as lifetime differential fluid. The older models might not have lifetime differential fluid. At the time of a fluid change the owner can decide whether or not to use the lifetime fluid instead of more standard brands.
Where is the rear differential on a Mercedes Benz?
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.
Can you use alternative oil on a Mercedes Benz?
Alternative oils, e.g. engine oils, cannot be used for these drives. Service confirmation that an oil fulfills the requirements of Mercedes-Benz AG is provided by internal tests.
Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil. If the car was in use right before you started to change the differential oil be careful as the fluid may be hot. Locate the oil filler screw. It should be right above the oil drain screw you removed in the previous step.
What kind of lubricant does a Mercedes Benz use?
The Mercedes-Benz standard for the corresponding lubricant quality and its area of application for major assemblies installed in MB vehicles is documented using the various sheets.
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.