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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on MERCEDES W210 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Tip:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Use the following procedure:

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 filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Take the oil filter out of its housing.
Step 8

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 9

Cover the oil filter housing with a clean cloth 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 W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 13

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

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover.
Step 16

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.
Step 19

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

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 21

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Lower the car.
Step 23

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 24

Remove the cloth from the oil filter housing.
Step 25

Install the cover of the oil filter housing and screw it on.
Step 26

Tighten the oil filter cap. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 28

Insert the funnel.
Step 29

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 7 l.

AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 30

Check the oil level using the dipstick.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
Top up oil if necessary.The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 31

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 32

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 33

Run the engine for a few minutes.
Step 34

After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 35

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 36

Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.

Step 37

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

Step 38

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 39

Close the bonnet.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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