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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 115 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 115 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on MERCEDES VITO W639 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for VITO Bus (W639) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Oil Filter

      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 115 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705)
    
      MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 115 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.705)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. List of the tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Oil filter cup socket 74/14F
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes Vito W639 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 2

Put a waste oil container with at least 11 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3

Unscrew the drain plug.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. Professionals recommend:

Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 5

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 6

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 24 nm torque.
Step 7

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

Step 8

Lower the car.
Step 9

Open the hood.
Step 10

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

Step 11

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element.Use the 74/14F socket.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 13

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter housing cap.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Install new o-rings.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!

Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 18

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 19

Clean the oil filter seat.

Step 20

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it.Use the 74/14F socket.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 21

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 22

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 23

Insert the funnel.
Step 24

Pour oil into the engine through the filler.Required amount of oil: 10 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. Tip:

Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 25

Check the oil level using the dipstick.Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 26

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 27

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 28

Run the engine for a few minutes.After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 29

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 30

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 31

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes Vito W639. 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.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

Comments – 1

A. M.

15.08.2021 00:59

Member

Easier to remove filter if you unclip the oil filler
Volume of oil is 8.5 L, not 10. Oil light comes on if you overfill and you risk blowing the seals on the engine. Oil light is level not pressure

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