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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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a12rag
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From: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default Re: Excellent Oil Change DIY

Never did find it . . .however I have changed the oil on my Crossfire . . . really don't trust the weanies at the dealership. It is rather straight forward, course you need to make sure you remove the belly pan under the engine first - in order to access the drain plug in the oil pan. Make sure whatever you are draining the oil into, can handle minimum of 8 or 9 litres !!! Once all that is drained, then replace the drain plug, ensuring that the gasket/seal is on the plug and in good condition. Then re-install the belly pan. I am sure that some would leave it off, but it is there to help smooth out the airflow under the car, as well as ensuring the cooling air is going thru the grille and radiator . . . . anyhow, on to the filter - up top ! Way easy to remove, replace the O rings (making sure to wet them with "new" engine oil) and install the oil filter on the holder and re-install in the engine. Fill her up with 0W-40 Mobil One Synthetic - according to MB & Chrysler, course you will need 8 liters ! Replace the oil fill cap, start her up and ensure you have no leaks . . . and away you go !

What could be simpler ?!?!? Up here in Canada, I have seen the oil on sale at Parts Source. Got my filter from the dealer . . .total cost for the oil change was $76.00 !! I did not even ASK what the dealer would want to do the oil change ! I have a Cummins Diesel that I have taken to the dealership (12liters of oil in the sump !) and it has been a $98.00 touch for the oil change !!!

Cheers

Mark
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