I have looked around and failed to find anything showng engine oil change help/info.

I saw a thread reffering to one in the FAQ, but a search comes up blank.

Anybody have a link?

 

These files attached are the refferals I use. The fluid evacuator is a one time purchase and a lifetime help. It made it extremely easy and fast (once I figured out operation.... Im a man, I dont like instruction manuals )................... Some say you cant pull out the full 8.5 quarts of oil with them.... I did. So just make sure when draining either way you unscrew the oil filter and release pressure for whats in it to drain. Good Luck!

 

Thats the link to the evacuator, its cheaper than when I bought mine now. Also, I did tons of reviews to figure out which one was best.... so believe me when I say its extremely good. That is definately the one to buy.

 

Thank you very much for the help!

Great pictures.

 

I stole the content from threads on the forum, I just put in a word doc and saved it to all of my computers lol

 

Couldn't you also refill the oil through the oil filter tube?

 

Ok, is it 6.1 qts or 8 qts of oil? I bought 10 quarts of Mobil-1 0-40 at WalMart and picked up the M-B filter at the dealer on the way home from work.

The owners and service manuals say 6.1 quarts but i read 8 quarts here.

The oil is currently at the top of the plastic tip on the dipstick and the FSS says high level. Earlier today it said OK but the ground may be stlightly different between the two places it was parked.

Do I have to measure what comes out?!?!

 

8.5 quart capacity.. most (including me) put 8 quarts in and call it good.

And yeah , after draining, I refill through the oil filter location. I prefer to do the drain plug.. gives me a chance to notice any leaks and inspect other components.

 

I still change mine the old fashion way....I put 8 1/2 qts in...

 

8 quarts here too. I figure you'll never get all of the oil out so 8.5 is too much.

 

you do when you drain it....lol.... I leave the sucking up to....well, we will leave it right there.....

 

Just did my oil change. I've done alot of em on alot of different vehicles, and have to say the xfire was one of the easiest. I used 2 scissor jacks to get some clearance. Someone has a good post with pictures, that I can't find again right now but some nice tips about marking your filter top, pouring oil into the filter opening, etc. Used Mobile 1 0w-40 synthetic and the mann hu 718/5x filter and new O rings. Took me longer than usual, since I wanted to be careful and also put things back cleaner than when they came off. About $100 bucks total, filter off E-bay. I let the pan drain with drivers side elevated while i cleaned etc, and 8 litres put it to the max mark. Silver Blue 6spd Coupe. Annnnd....Loving it!

 

This. Just drained/filled mine a few days ago. Haven't poured it into the oil filter hole yet, but I heard it helps in stopping the dreaded valve cover leak...not sure how true that is though.