You can do this! I've been changing my vehicle's oil for years, but this german car is a bit different. Still pretty easy though.

http://www.dfwsbr.com/crossfire/faq/oil/

 

Thanks from a new guy. I haven't got my car yet but I bookmarked this for 6970 miles from now! Should come quick

 

Great pictures! Just did mine but didn't seem necessary to change the O-rings at this time. I looked at them with a glass and they show no signs of deterioration. Did you get them with the filter or from Chrysler? I know on some pumps I rebuild with synthetic oil the type of material used in o-rings differs. Thought I'd ask.

 

The o-rings come with the MB filter.

 

Why even risk it? They come with the filter and only take a minute to change...

 

Google "O-rings" and "NASA" together...

 

Great way to make a point!

 

That's the directions/write-up I used when I first changed mine. Very thorough - Even the FSS instructions worked.

Mike

 

I changed my oil recently. Easy job, but I think next time I will run the car up the driver ramp only so that ALL the oil drains out. I put in 8.2 QTS of oil in after filter, but dipstick showed overfilledt after dropping car down. I drained out 3/4 of a QT, but it still shows high. The electronic display showed over, but now it does'nt. But it still is high.

 

They don't come with a purolator, that's what I like to use. What about the o-ring on the oil filter cap, does the MB filter come with that also?

 

You might want to think twice about crawling under a car (especially a XFire with it's low ground clearence) with it just supported by a jack. Jacks have been know to suddenly go down by themselves.

If you use just a jack, use jackstands along with it as a failsafe.

Ramps are the safest way of supporting the car.

 

ABSOLUTELY! Never get under a car supported only by a jack. I've seen the damage that does to people on a couple of different occasions over the years. It's not pretty, assuming you live even.

Mike

 

It's a long story, but I just changed my MB filter and orings. Upon close inspection, they all had a tan/brown bit of paint on them and generally this means Viton in Europe. We used to ID orings here in the US the same way, but not for 10 years or so.

Google "Viton" and you'll find: http://www.dupontelastomers.com/Prod...iton/viton.asp

It's all-around a superior product with both a higher service temp and chemical/acid resistance.

 

Excllent FAQ, great pictures. My only concern is you still have to crawl under the car. Do like I did and get an oil extractor... you'll never have to get under the car to chaing your oil again. Do a search for "pela oil" on the forums.

Cheers!

 

Well, not too worried about crawling under the car. I've been doing so since about the age of 10. My G35C was low also. Obviously I take the necessary precautions. Apply the e-brake, put chocks behind the wheels, and of course, jack stands.

Thanks for the advise!

 

I always change my own oil, every car I've ever owned. First time for the Crossfire, it was super easy. Actually only things different is the cover underneath, just like the magnums though. I like the idea, it keeps engine cleaner and less risk of anything flying up into engine dept. Oil change was simple, no issues.