How to Service a Mercedes Benz C Class, C180 W204 Year 2012

Hi, this video shows you step by step how to change the oil, oil filter and the cabin (pollen) filter and then reset the service indicator on a 2012 Mercedes C180 (UK car).
I use an oil extractor (approx. £55) which makes the whole process very simple without having to get under the car. I find the hardest part of the service is changing the cabin filter due to the location of it.
All the parts were bought on the internet (eBay and carparts4less)for much less then price of the main dealers even though they are Mercedes parts.
Many thanks Vince

[@MrTelofbroth]

Cannot believe there are so many inane comments below....this video is gold to a C Class owner...brilliant video...

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Terry :-)

[@robjennings9565]

Best explanation on the net That’s the last time I pay £200 to have my oil changed Many thanks mate

[@OliverReilly1]

Went to an independent specialist today for a quote on oil and oil filter and air filter service and got quoted £380!! Went on eBay and got the parts for around £60 and I’ve been dreading jacking the car up and getting under it in the mud and wet. Searched for videos and this one popped up and thought I recognised your voice 😂 I’ve been watching you for years fix electronics! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for showing us the suction trick. I no longer have to dread lying down in the dirt and I can do my oil quickly and without mess!

[@bigb147]

Same as , don’t own a Merc but couldn’t stop watching!!! So well explained, great video. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@Gismho]

Excellent video. Thank you. Note that I do not have oil pump extractor. I therefore drain oil from outlet on sump which entails removing two "shield plates" from under engine, one made of steel, the second made of plastic. Quite awkward to access and time consuming though. When I undertake an oil change using this method, I extract 7.2 litres of oil. I normally let the oil drain for about 4 to 6 hours. I use Castrol Magnatec oil. My car is almost identical to the one in the video, i.e. Mercedes Benz C200 saloon, 2012 model, W204.

[@Bklyn-fb8yi]

Thank you so much! I follow these steps and save the ton of money. Nice work.

[@malasyu]

I did not know there is available an oil extractor. Very useful tool. Good simple video. Very informative.

[@orlyman24]

Thank you for showing us how a C180 looks like. Here in America a C250 is the lowest Benz number that is sold on the C class. Great pump to remove old oil...I might buy one. Thank you!

[@miko0023]

C180/200/250 with Turbocharger (CGI engines) looks the same. Only differences are between turbocharger (C180/200/250 CGI, in US from 2011, only C250) and supercharger (C180/200 KOMPRESSOR, only until 2010, not available in US) models

[@Parknest]

This will be useful for when I service my recently acquired W204 C200 CDI The pollen filter looks to be one of the easier ones to change. I use Bosch filters on my own cars and they are noticeably better quality and usually don't cost all that much more.

[@Big-Timbo]

you legend, I have extactly the same car so this is a godsend (especially hearing it from a fellow Englishman)

[@sammygoris]

Really solid video. Appreciate it

[@BobbyJay1]

Brilliant video. You make amazing content Vince!

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you so much :-)

[@ROCKY44]

Great vid. And very sunny day for the UK, 27 degrees!

[@virasinhvongkhamchanh9486]

Awesome job. Very detailed and informative. Thx for the video.

[@CiderGuy]

Brilliant video and practical guide. What you say about the majority of an official dealer service with it mostly being checks is oh so true, the UK yearly MOT covers almost all of those so WHY pay twice by having a dealer/specialist do it?

[@mabdulaleem1976]

Fantastic video and really helpful. Made me confident about having a go! Thank you!

[@briangreenwood816]

Great video and clear guidance many thanks for your time 👍

[@astrippa]

Great video. Would you be able to post one on replacing the engine air filters?

[@antoniojavier4693]

Good job Vince , i like Mercedes Benz C Class .

[@Skoop000]

As you showed, "there is more oil coming out now". That's why you should pull the filter first thing while you're setting up. Those O-rings and a check valve in the housing are holding oil up top for the filter on startup. You should let that old oil drain back to the pan before you start pumping. Otherwise, very nice presentation.

[@gordonbone4243]

I agree I like to see the drain plug for contamination but this is still very helpful that you can still go under the car check the drain plug without accident of spilling oil all over the place good for beginners plus some garages drain it the same but very explanatory for a beginner cool

[@MrBat000]

Thanks for posting the video!!

[@aris797]

Thank you very much for your video!Can you tell me please what is the box in the right side of the box of coolant level?

[@safebet5841]

Interesting. On the w203 the cabin (pollen) filter can be accessed in 30 seconds very easy on the top left part when you open the engine bonnet. I don't know why they made it so complicate on the next gen 204. Very nice movie, thanks.

[@rayhoughton8046]

They did it so they could charge you more for having to do it for you. Another hours labour

[@johnlundy536]

Good video Vince now I know how to do a oil change with the extractor

[@shufflemusixmovies6276]

Beautiful demonstration !!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexxustube]

Hey Vince! First of all: a very informative video you've got here. But, do me a favour: don't put your shiny new oil filter down on the ground.

[@CLC-1000]

Great video Vince.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks :-)

[@ngn70]

Great video. Very well explained. Nice work.

[@ARM1886]

So relaxing. Do more car videos

[@senobudigiyatno7263]

Thanks you Mate Vince for your sharing knowledge DIY mercy

[@mahmoudmohebbi8375]

You are amazing dude... Thanks for sharing this.

[@stanmarsh6224]

Great job!

[@rontruocchio5744]

nice video. that extractor is a great idea . i personally wouldn't leave the tube on the ground without throughly wiping it off

[@wongclem]

Excellent....learnt loads from ur video.👌ignore the negative comments.....they are just jealous 😜

[@LarsAnders54]

Really liked your video Vince, and have now almost completed my B1 service with your help. Everything went OK replacing the cabin filter except for replacing those little clamps. How in the world do you get them back on?

[@jorgeordonez7264]

Great video, very helpful!! Greetings from Peru

[@alighasemi3417]

Great Job! Many thanks

[@none-qq9lg]

I've got the same engine but its a c250 takes 5.5 litres too. I've noticed when checking the oil it doesn't show max on the dipstick but rather in between min and max. Have you experienced the same?

[@shrimpercj]

Excellent videos, well explained & one of the best ive seen for the w204 c180...... do you do the spark plugs too?

[@cacaze25]

Very nice. Congratulations

[@no1hotterk936]

This is the best you tube video EVER!!!!!

[@stephenmubangwa7282]

Am impressed with your lecture

[@andreaska3832]

Really good job! Thank you very much!

[@tanvirkhan3785]

Excellent video..the only bit i dont really agree with is the oil change bit..id always choose the sump plug drain..but good bit of kit if ones rushing

[@yoganhannamon4343]

Great video, thank you so much

[@gk3561]

Well done mate,★

[@zal_models]

this video is useful since i plan to get a w204 sometime in future but that oil filter is so unconventional!

[@mikeorchard9867]

Great idea ....but what about the particles you can't suck out?

[@luzzetpetjathomas243]

Thank you so much,this is so important and informative.

[@carltongregory3556]

Thanks Vince I changed my oil as per your video it was a piece of cake, do you change the transmission ?

[@MUHAMMADHADIM]

very helpful video thanks

[@mohamed-salimsahib3066]

Great vudeo , very useful!!!

[@gpicsgpics9637]

Fantastic video mate. It is very helpful

[@navarrouk3487]

thanks for sharing!

[@balasuriyage]

Nice video keep it up Thanks :)

[@0_Cardboard_0]

Great video! *sent with Mercedes Benz C Class

[@evanubi5]

Cool video well detailed 😎👍🏾

[@earthkids6978]

Vince you’re doing great man 👌

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

well, I did the filter and oil change on the "same" Merk engine(M271DE18)my car is a SLK 250 and it took 6,5 liters to get oil level MAX on deep stick. Oil 5W-40 MB 229.5

[@siphesihletheofilus5472]

God bless you mate I’m about to service my car soon

[@MUHAMMADHADIM]

good very helpful video thanks

[@EmmdabossGT]

Idk why I'm watching I'm 13 still like the vid

[@momozer]

Man Thanks à lot... Very useful vidéo 🙏

[@Doraemon-tx5jl]

Where is the throttle body? Can you perform throttle body and air mas sensor cleaning?

[@binflynn1]

Brilliant mate saved so much money 💰

[@cheriyanthomas5733]

Great job 👏

[@sharqawisharqawi2222]

Thank you so much your video is amazing

[@MrBelltex]

Supper video well done Bro very intressing very clear can't wait for next video

[@anka0123]

Great tutorial! Are you satisfied with your car and the engine? I'm thinking of buying one for myself. Btw aren't you suppose to change the O-ring below the engine where you usually empty your oil?

[@ejoldman]

Yes, but only if you remove it to drain the oil and check the magnetic sump plug for metal traces ( wear and tear from engine parts)

[@roythomasful]

Excellent. Bless you!

[@easyrider020]

Great video. i was wondering about the oil specs.was it 5w40 229.5 ?

[@kemalsefer4249]

Wel done thanks 😊

[@miko0023]

17:46 Never close hood like that. Even owner's manual says, you should drop hood from 20-30cm for proper close

[@juderaj8446]

Solid video brother

[@gregoriopacson6591]

nice i've learned a lot

[@mambaclifford7438]

Very helpful

[@toplespecah666]

What oil brand do you use? And how much kilometers for the next oil change?

[@mmskr48]

What is an engine control wheel in a 2012 Benz c180

[@nevergiveupever1069]

Hi Vince. I have a merc c220cdi 2011. Im trying to find the location of the EGR but cant seem to locate it. Do you know where its located? Thanks

[@ahmedsaeed9112]

Is this petrol Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance? What is MPG like? Is the reliability ok?

[@vps1305]

very good video.

[@sontosithole3396]

If I miss my B5 service due date what grace driving period do I have?

[@mo1681]

Hi, I have a W204 C180 petrol 2011. Any idea where the fuel filter is?

[@superconnie5003]

The big 'O' ring has only one groove pos right?

[@gershomsinkamba1892]

When did you change engine air cleaner

[@MF-qv5ri]

Very very Veryyyyyy NICE!!!!!!! thx

[@cookingandboliyan2821]

very nice

[@cilkitzvictoria4586]

Yes sir, can you plz help me out with my problem, troble code p0045, its says supercharger boost control solenoid circuit A open, if have idea, can plz share it to me,tnx

[@andrasszabo7386]

I always clean the filter head from old oil before putting the new filter on

[@superconnie5003]

You drained under 5.5L of oi what happened to the rest? burned off?

[@bigtasty1082]

I use one of them on my jet ski but i wouldnt do it on a car as any fine metal particles that are in the oil wont get sucked out as the sump bolt it magnetic and will be stuck to that only reason i do it on my ski as they dont have drain plugs

[@garychivers9726]

Full service?? Not sure about that

[@sbonelon9779]

how do you reset the breaking system?

[@DMT267]

Great Vid. I'm a proud owner of this model. Love it. Do you know why these, Audi's etc are noisy when you first start them ? After about 30 seconds they are dead quiet. Cheers.

[@jonscoupe]

Hi. I've owned a few of these C Class's with the 1.8 16 valve engines and they all rattle for a few seconds on start ups, but only when cold! I have been reliably informed by my mechanic, Mercedes specialist, that this is quite normal as the engines have hydraulic tappets and it takes a few moments for the thicker oil when cold to feed up to them. Cheers, Jon.

[@zKaizen8]

Whats the reason of draining the engine oil?

[@dorian7lkt]

i own a C200 Kompressor W204. but i noticed when i sent my car to Mercedes service center. they uses almost 7 liters of Oil. ist correct to use 7 liters of 5.5 liters?

[@japanluv]

Hey. Mine is a 2009 W204 C180 with supercharger. Its a 1.6 not a 1.8 and I service it myself. Always 5.5 going in. Idk wtf they do with 7 liters.

[@edhillbilly666]

the motor intake Airfilter then ???

[@spunkTM]

bravo

[@JustEatItKirby]

what can this guy not do

[@wweRamz]

I expected this video to be called how to play games using a Mercedes-Benz lol.

[@HydraHead9]

Ramz "How to play Fortnite on a Mercedes C Class Sat Nav"

[@Mymatevince]

Or Mario Kart 8 using the Mercedes steering wheel :-)

[@HydraHead9]

Haha, that would be amazing. :)

[@wweRamz]

My Mate VINCE I feel like you will some how make it happen lol

[@kamui1398]

My Mate VINCE knowing you, you would probably hack the Mercedes sync and connect the switch to it or some crazy stuff like that 😅 much love vince, big fan