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How to change engine oil and filter on MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 210 D 2.8, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 208 D 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 210 D 2.9, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 208 D 2.3 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 210 D 2.8, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 208 D 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 210 D 2.9, MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601) 208 D 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 Platform/Chassis (601) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Alternative products

Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601). 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 Platform/Chassis (601) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open 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 10Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Replacement: engine oil and filter – MERCEDES-BENZ T1 Platform/Chassis (601). 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 Platform/Chassis (601). 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 21Lower the car.Step 22
Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.
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