Genuine Mercedes-Benz 190E Oil Filter

Mercedes-Benz 190E Oil Filter Parts and Q&A

• Oil Filter
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  Q: What are the necessary steps and precautions for changing engine oil and the oil filter on Mercedes-Benz 190E?

  A:

  Refitting will require a new oil filter housing cover O-ring and at least a new oil return pipe O-ring (where needed), and a new oil drain plug sealing ring. Preventive maintenance particularly includes regular oil and filter changes where old engine oil is contaminated and becomes diluted, which causes earlier wearing on the engine. You should prepare spill soaked rags and newspapers as well as all central tools and materials beforehand. Ideally, engine oil could be hot to ensure it will drain well but do not touch hot parts. Lift the car up so that it is level and remove splash guard when not needed. Find the oil filter housing on the far left hand rear of the engine and place a rag on the bottom to be used to collect spills. Removing the retaining clip or screw and removing the rubber weatherstrip to gain perspective is a good idea, particularly if you will be working on it. Never Drain the oil that is covered above the oil filter housing cap, and remove the old O-ring, and will have to use a new O-ring when it is unscrewed. Unscrew the securing nuts to remove the oil filter housing cover including its O-ring. Below the car, loosen the sump drain plug, place a container below the car, and loosen the plug until all the oil in the sump is gone, then replace the container accordingly. Then dry cleaning and replacing sealing a washer after emptying, refit and tighten the drain plug once again. Clean up any old oil and tools underneath the car and then lower it where possible. Remove the oil filter element using the housing, clean up the housing and cover and examine the oil return pipe to see whether it has been blocked. Install a new O-ring on the oil filter housing cover, a new oil filter element, re-install and re-tighten the cover. Where appropriate, replace an O-ring on the return oil pipe and replace it. Take the dipstick out and unscrew the oil filler lid, pour in the right type and grade of oil, half the required amount first, and then further till the dipstick hits the upper mark. On the engine, ensure that no leaks are around the oil filter housing and sump drain plug and an indicator that the oil pressure will take some time. When several minutes elapse, turn the engine off, allow the oil to clear and re-check the dipstick level, then add extra oil as required. What is still needed (when necessary) is that the engine undershield be refitted and the used engine oil disposed of safely.