Engine oil change - what can go wrong

[Mkl22]

On 9/26/2023 at 5:43 PM, Fcw75 said:

I find that only SPC got this damn issue with their lousy nozzle. No such issue with Esso.

Yes. Got one that kept dripping. Knn! Almost had to put my hand under to catch the drips. Till I turn the nozzle upside down to extract it

[Cephas]

An obd scanner donkey years ago and returned to the ws

[D3badge]

On 9/25/2023 at 4:50 PM, Gnahp said:

this can happen at any workshop

it was not my intention to expose the workshop

just sharing what can go wrong when you send your car for servicing/repair 😁

Hahah you are an AD agent 😂😂

his message is just service your car at AD 😂😂

BTW I still service with my AD because of service credit given when I bought my car 😄

[Gnahp]

 I replace the aircon filters recently

here are the collateral damages

1 x misaligned outer aircon filter box, it didn't click and sealed in place, so the air didn't go through the filter 100%

1 x missing screw securing the cover under glovebox

1 x torn foam insulation pad around fuse box

 

my trusty 3M double sided tape

done

 

 

[Beregond]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:10 PM, Gnahp said:

 I replace the aircon filters recently

here are the collateral damages

1 x misaligned outer aircon filter box, it didn't click and sealed in place, so the air didn't go through the filter 100%

1 x missing screw securing the cover under glovebox

1 x torn foam insulation pad around fuse box

 

 

my trusty 3M double sided tape

done

 

 

U DIY or ws do?

[Gnahp]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:15 PM, Beregond said:

U DIY or ws do?

the damages or the rectifications? 😁

[Beregond]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:17 PM, Gnahp said:

the damages or the rectifications? 😁

The replacement of the cabin filter

[Gnahp]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:28 PM, Beregond said:

The replacement of the cabin filter

I DIY

[Gnahp]

bought some consumables for the next oil change

engine oil

oil filter

oil sump bolt

copper sealing washers

 

 

[Beregond]

On 11/14/2023 at 11:41 AM, Gnahp said:

bought some consumables for the next oil change

engine oil

oil filter

oil sump bolt

copper sealing washers

 

 

How much for that engine oil?

[t0y0ta]

On 11/14/2023 at 11:41 AM, Gnahp said:

bought some consumables for the next oil change

engine oil

oil filter

oil sump bolt

copper sealing washers

 

 

bolt also need to change?

Actually I noticed that workshops I go don't bother to change the copper washer. But never leak

[Gnahp]

@Beregond 

$58 before GST for 5 liters

bought two as my car needs 6.6L

[Gnahp]

@t0y0ta  

usually I will buy one extra drain bolt to rotate

the one taken out from car will be covered in oil, I will clean it at home with brake cleaner for the next oil change so that I can have a clean and fresh bolt at every oil change

copper washer can be reused many times provided you don't flatten them too much by over torqueing 

it's cheap, I don't replace it every oil change, that 10 pieces can last more than 10 years 😁

 

 

[ER-3682]

On 11/14/2023 at 12:32 PM, Gnahp said:

@Beregond 

$58 before GST for 5 liters

bought two as my car needs 6.6L

Cheap...is it Full Synthetic Oil.?

Edited November 16, 2023 by ER-3682

[Gnahp]

On 11/16/2023 at 9:09 AM, ER-3682 said:

Cheap...is it Full Synthetic Oil.?

mercedes didn't states that in the spec

I use this because 229.51 is a low SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulphur) oil

my car is UK spec that came with gasoline particulate filters (GPF) that call for low SAPS engine oil

gasoline particulate filters (GPF) function is same like diesel particulate filter (DPF) that commonly found on diesel engine

 

[Hamburger]

i have also noticed my last few conti all the washer cannot be replaced. Maybe its their way of asking owner to by new bolt??

[mersaylee]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:36 PM, Gnahp said:

I DIY

Smart...use a mirror and light...👍

[Gnahp]

On 11/16/2023 at 10:08 AM, mersaylee said:

Smart...use a mirror and light...👍

I learnt it the hard way

last time after changing aircon filter of my W204, whole body ache for a few days 😁