When to replace the Oil Filter on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
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 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.053), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.045), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 36 AMG View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on MERCEDES-BENZ E W210 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 13
Oil filter cup socket 65/14F
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 W210 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Professionals 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 works should be done with the engine cooled down.
  2. Step 2
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  6. Step 6
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 8
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    Lower the car.
  8. Step 9
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    Open the bonnet.
  9. Step 10
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the oil filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
    Step 15
    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 16
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 17
    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
    Step 18
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    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.
  14. Step 19
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
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