Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) 310 D 2.9, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) 308 D 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) 310 D 2.9, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) 308 D 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) 310 2.3 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for T1 Box (602) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Oil filter

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        Oil filter for T1 Van (W602) Petrol (95 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). Tip:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Pull up the oil dipstick.
Step 4

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 5

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the oil filter housing cap. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the oil filter housing cap.
Step 8

Take the oil filter out of its housing.
Step 9

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 10

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on a level surface, but if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 11

Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 12

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Remove the old seal of the oil filter cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Install a new oil filter cap seal.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Lower the car.

Step 22

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.
Step 23

Install a new oil filter.
Step 24

Install the oil filter housing cap.
Step 25

Tighten the fasteners of the oil filter housing cap. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 26

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 27

Insert the funnel.
Step 28

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 29

Check the oil level using the dipstick.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). Professionals recommend:
Top up oil if necessary.The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 30

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 31

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 32

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Box (602). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.
Step 33

Check the oil level with a dipstick 5 minutes after turning the engine off and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 34

Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.

Step 35

Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.

Step 36

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 37

Close the bonnet.

AUTODOC recommends:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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