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How to Change the Oil for a 2004 Mercedes

1. Turn off the engine of your Mercedes and leave it until it has completely cooled down. Place newspaper or an old sheet underneath your vehicle to prevent you spilling oil on your driveway.
2. Place a car jack underneath your vehicle. Raise the vehicle off the ground. Support the car jack with the use of jack stands.
3. Move the drain pan underneath the oil filter. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the filter. Drain the oil into the pan. Once the filter has emptied, use a wrench to remove the bolts attached to the filter. Lift the filter from the vehicle.
4. Place the new oil into the oil filter. Fill the filter two-thirds of the way up to prevent any overfill or spillage. Reattach the oil filter back on to the vehicle with the mounting bolts.
5. Lower your vehicle off the jack. Open up the hood of your vehicle. Remove the oil cap from the engine. Pour the oil into the engine. Reattach the oil cap.