Here's Why A Mercedes Oil Change Costs $320 And Why You Should NEVER Pay That Price-Project SL55 Pt1

[@jessstuart7495]

Engineers who deliberately design products to be more difficult to repair and service should be forced at gunpoint to work as a mechanic for a couple of months.

[@adriangutierrez9582]

Engineers simply make the engine. How bout you pull out the engine from the car and work on it outside of the engine bay. No more bitching then huh.

[@chillydawgg4354]

"Fuck it, I ain't gotta work on it"

[@fransdebruijn6763]

That's why I like the Korean stuff. The layout is very well thought out by people who have appeared to have cut their teeth working on cars.

[@RennieAsh]

You want a complex car swished into a compact body, it's going to be tough :) I guess some engineering has different goals, and that the odd position is better for performance or longevity

[@eriklona8806]

If you make the car easier to work on, you're basically planning on failure.

[@everydayfleettech2286]

I am a Mercedes tech and have a bit of advice for you. Next time completely remove the oil filter then drain the oil. The filter housing had a check valve and will retain old oil (about half a qt) unless the filter is removed.

[@johnbenz82]

Everyday Fleet Tech Fuck this douche bag, I wouldn't give him any advice.

[@chrisdeck508]

i thought the same thing.

[@psychofish7300]

About the Douche Bag, or about removing filter first?

[@onradioactivewaves]

And likewise measure changed oil level after the filter has oil in it, not with an empty filter!

[@tonyridestrails]

Everyday Fleet Tech good advice, i was just about to tell him the same thing.

[@gonzalomiami25]

As a former MB Tech, we don't try to justify the price of an A service, we actually justify it by following the relevant maintenance sheet provided by Mercedes specific to your vehicle year and model based on your mileage. Quick tip: next time change the filter before draining the oil as the filter housing will hold up to 0.5 QT of oil as @Everyday Fleet Tech said in the comments below, if not you will create problems, this vehicles are very sensitive. I appreciate people like you who get us a lot of business in the dealership.

[@jordanissport]

ok, this is no joke. my friend took his 2015 mercedes in to a shop he did business with. 100$ oil change. engine blows up shortly after. his insurance wont cover it. mercedes wont cover it. he pays mercedes 3k to find out why it blew up. not enough oil and wrong oil. had to go through the shops insurance to get paid out.

[@weeeeeeee945]

Jordan Truppner damnnnnn maybe that's why sometimes it pays off to go to the dealership 🤷🏽‍♂️. If you aren't doing it yourself, that peace of mind is worth it.

[@DuBstep115]

" his insurance wont cover it." And it should not cover it, its the shops insurance that did the oil change. Basic stuff happens every where and all the time all over the world. Its called making a mistake. Happens in dealers too.

[@flinch622]

It's sad when shops can't look up specs from a VIN, but it happens [to many companies]. Remind me... what the hell was ISO 9000 for again? MB spent all that money on certification costs/maintaining a paper trail and nobody uses it? Wtf. I notice small things, like the shop that put slip additive in my diff fluid after a change on one of my cars - I have an open differential that doesn't need it. Bad management is expensive all the way around.

[@steve00alt70]

The dealership has to pay for it since they did the change, if its under warranty

[@davidhilliard1350]

@@steve00alt70 He said it was a "shop he did business with". That sounds like it wasn't the dealership he bought the car from.

[@katanamd]

Good video, but you left a few steps out. The oil cap was still on when the filter was taken out which causes the filter housing to retain a lot of oil that isn't drained. You should also change the filter first so that old oil drains into the oil pan and out of the car. The way you did it there was still about one quart of old oil left in the car. You also need to run the car before measuring the oil level as the filter housing needs to be filled.

[@karas441]

Weese correct

[@steveo_80]

You're right, but please go Yiff in hell regardless. Also, you (and him) forgot to mention applying clean oil to the filter gasket. :)

[@mlg_420quickscope]

Steve Olliff Or just some (installation?) oil from one of those spray cans. That works too.

[@jimmypatterson9854]

removing the oil fill cap doesn't mater because the pcv valve and usually a crank case vacuum port making air able to get into the crank case through the intake manifold.

[@notavailable9919]

Also 2 drain plugs.

[@grantnicol5411]

Hey, great video. I just love these older Benz's. I was an apprentice with Mercedes when this model was launched. A little tip/advice though.......You should remove the filter or at least unscrew the filter unit before dropping the oil. The filter housing holds around 500ml/ 1/2quart of oil in it. Likewise, when you refil you need to start the engine to refil the filter housing before measuring the level. This is why you only needed 8quarts instead of the 9 it should get.👍

[@andrewwyler-david5816]

Good comment. I came here to say this too

[@tonyreyes9969]

100% correct.

[@ricky-sanchez]

Thank you.

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

Something you may have not thought of: Changing the supercharger oil. They're two separate systems, and most people don't realize they need to change that oil. Other than that, great video!!

[@kickblake]

Those superchargers don't need oil changes with every motor oil change.

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@kickblake no but it's probably something most people don't think about or who knows the last time it was changed.

[@anon8613]

@@kickblake im sure it needs to be changed and has never been changed

[@Mac33777]

That car doesn’t have a supercharger it has a turbocharger and it is connected to the vehicles engine oil system.

[@PhilSmithBassist]

You can add the oil through the oil filter housing before replacing the filter. It's a much bigger hole and won't require a funnel.

[@ItzBamWeezy]

Thanks for this man. I used to pay about 800 for B service and once I found out what they do, I was piss! Real men worked on their cars.

[@letscuthairtoday9038]

So you are NOT. Lol.

[@ItzBamWeezy]

@@letscuthairtoday9038 haha I wasn’t, Now I am. 💪🏾

[@abdelhameedalotaibi3657]

I do all the oil changes for my CLS55 with no issues and it cost me around 90$ tops ..

[@noemitellez3098]

each lol change ??

[@joshuasimmel2380]

Mercedes : A service -Oil Change -Filter Change -Fluid Top Off -Multi Point Inspection -Lubrication of Underhood Seals, Trunk Seals, and Door Seals -Lubrication of Door Locks Mercedes : B service - Same as above with a few additions not mentioned in this video - Brake Fluid Flush - Replacement of Cabin Filter - Replacement of pre-cabin filter "if vehicle model has it"

[@Facewest]

My friend lost 2 engines in Motul. Plus Motul left his inspection window dirty. We switched from Motul to Castol and his inspection window then cleaned up and the metal parts also cleaned up. This is the longest a motor has lasted with him. It is always best to do your on oil change if you know how.😊👍🏻

[@dewiz9596]

“Why Germany lost The War”. . . they designed engines that were even more difficult to service than the British. . . and if you’ve EVER worked on a British car. . .

[@liambyrne591]

I think it was the Russians that defeated them or were they defeated

[@viktorkatona7521]

Some of those German techs used in the IIWW was actually pretty impressive. I think the Germans lost the war in spite of their technology...

[@conchayftw]

@@liambyrne591 they lost because they where exhausted on alll fronts combined whit not beeing prepared for russian winter.

[@MrTangolizard]

Liam Byrne interesting because the British defeated them at the Battle of Britain before they stepped foot in Russia they also destroyed there navy without Russia and also defeated them in North Africa without Russia

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

MrTangolizard Britain didn’t beat the Germans, they needed the Americans help, that is why Churchill agreed to all the American military bases in the UK. Like always asking for help, even worse than the French. As for German technology, they had jet planes before anybody else, they had impressive rocket technology later used by the US for space rockets, even down to the Nazi engineers. Tanks were better, planes, guns. Even now the best cannon for tanks is German, made by Howitzer, just like in the Panzer tanks..

[@wentouchmedia]

That's a badass garage. The custom wedge solely to fit the roof is ingenius. Another Tavarish invention? Love it.

[@izzy29413]

In my Scotty Kilmer voice: it’s a piece of junk, I would just get rid of the thing... hahaahaa..

[@cyberkiller83]

jajajajajajajaajja

[@trinidad5811]

I hear him lol

[@lubakaczmar3198]

SOTTY SAID "this is the Mercedes I would buy. "

[@boblast5582]

"oil companies pay mercedes lots of money to use their oil" "motul sent me their oil but I'm not selling out" hahaha

[@rodneyrobinson2556]

Bob Last 1

[@Rapdetst]

Hhahahha this guy is a fuckboy

[@EndritVj]

Hahahhaa

[@vivekbalachandran9399]

Motul is still better than Castrol or mobil1

[@Naeidea]

Difference is one company gets a huge discount and stable long lasting supply which benefits customers as they know what they are getting and Mercedes know what they are supplying. It's still good oil and is just a damn good business model, yes of course as is business logic, the cost is passed to the consumer, it's to be expected. One guys gets two free jugs because he mentioned how he uses it and it's good stuff... Hardly a hypocrite or sell out, why not. If I can save a$40-50 I will. It's still good oil and both the company and consumer benefit. Company gets a mention and consumer gets a break. That's also good business logic. Clueless clowns.

[@samsonian]

“A” service: Ah, we appreciate your business and since you are convinced coming to the dealership is a good idea. We shall now make fun of people like you in the break room. “B” service: Bend over.

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Lmao!...

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Lol but if you have a new Benz and factory warranty you have to take it to MB otherwise if something happens your warranty will be voided...if you have an old car by all means do stuff yourself

[@davidhilliard1350]

@@GoProGoalieUzi Not true. The warranty will be upheld if you did the service yourself and kept your receipts for the parts purchased.

[@ConstantineJoseph]

The warranty and servicing means you get them as complementary over 3 or 5 or some 7 years. That is if you bought them New from the dealer. When that servicing warranty is over, buy your own engine oil and change it yourself or buy the engine oils and tell the Mechanic to use your oil not theirs

[@Nick-GR]

​@@ConstantineJoseph No, you are wrong. At least in EU, the warranty is NOT voided (by law) when servicing the car in non-authorized garages. ""Motorists have a right to choose where they take their vehicle to be serviced and should not be subject to unfair miscommunication from other sources. If this issue unfortunately arises, the appropriate legal documentation can be downloaded from the link below. Under the EU Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 461/2010, manufacturers have a duty to honour the vehicle’s warranty when it is serviced outside of the dealer network, and non-OE parts fitted onto a vehicle is an insufficient reason for the warranty to be declared invalid.."" yourcaryourchoice.co.uk/your-rights/

[@DuBstep115]

Here is how to save 320 dollars on oil change. step 1. buy 3000 dollar lift. step 2 buy professional oil catcher. step 3 profit

[@posterlion]

Hahahahahahaha! :) I buy 10 quarts of Mobile 1 0W-40 European car formula at Walmart for $54 bucks. Buy the $10 dollar filter and take the car down the street to do the change out for $26. Sometimes I do it myself with my vacuum pump. That said, I wish I would have bought a Camry. :)

[@TheLanard]

That will be my next car. My Benz is going back. Glad I leased it.

[@happyraccoon4791]

If you can find the drain plug you'll save $250. I did

[@lauracarnes4007]

This guy makes these videos to help people save money and educate car owners out of the kindness of his heart and to share his hobby. People like you sir, are why the dealership charges 320.00.

[@karrknutt3842]

I use a mighty Vac that sucks the old oil out thru the dipstick tube, exactly the way the MBZ dealership does it, I don't spill a drop of oil and don't even get my hand dirty. Okay, changing the filter I might. But the only cost of an oil change, then, is the oil and filter. I wouldn't trust any MBZ dealership to change my oil. I barely would trust them to wash the car! They actually STOLE my floor mats, I had to complain and force them to replace them, which they did.

[@andychaos]

Cool video, glad to see someone supporting DYI car maintenance that isn't so impossible to do by the average person.

[@lauracarnes4007]

I love your videos and this is GREAT! I just got a 2007 3 series wagon and this will save me bundle. As a lady I kept getting ripped off by shops and ended up learning how to repair things as my only self defense against going broke. Looking forward to getting the war wagon back on the road. Thanks for the videos!

[@mercedesmumbela.4185]

I have since joined you in the DIY it is the only means of protecting oneself from being ripped off 😅

[@wernerdanler2742]

Tavarish, you are a really good guy but those who watch you do not need a refresher course on why you need oil in an engine. I used LiquiMolly last oil change on my 2001 e320 sport. Napa charged about 42 bucks for a 5 quart jug. Need 8 quarts. Mann filter cost about 8-10 bucks. Molybdenum is a low friction additive to the oil and Napa actually told me MB recomends it. It's also supposed to be 10k mile oil. I am adding this comment. I hope you see it. My car told me i needed a A service in 3 days and had no idea how to get rid of it. After listening to this video I went out and pulled that message up and hit the reset button and again to say yes to it and it went away. So thanks cause I don't have a manual and I'm not taking it to the dealer. Thsnks again.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

As a Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Koenigegg, Pagani, and Bugatti mechanic you forgot to gizz in the oil to get give it that "extra" additive.

[@kevyelyod1211]

ErwinSchrodinger64 jizz not gizz 🤣🤣

[@flinch622]

I understand some get jealous, but tell me you wouldn't look at a Koenigsegg if you hit the lottery. The swede has given us... more cowbell, but on 4 wheels.

[@kevinnguyen8612]

This is the routine I follow when changing the oil in my family's cars (MB, BMW, Mini, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda). Open the oil fill cap, take out the oil drain bolt, let it drain for 5-10 mins, crack open the oil filter (if you loosen it up too early oil will spill all over your engine and your driveway), let it drain for 30 mins while I grab a beer and smoke a cig. Then replace the oil filter, screw back the oil drain bolt, fill the correct amount of oil, idle the engine for a few minutes and recheck the oil level. So damn simple.

[@jeffmays7192]

Had an E350 for four years. Never paid over 70 bucks for an oil change...

[@syklc53]

Why was that?

[@ricky-sanchez]

Because he changed his own oil.

[@jamesbambury]

You can use a dip stick it's a service dipstick that you use in the tube that is capped off with a red cap. I would send a picture but I can not post one here. The tube is located at the back left of the engine bay about where the name plate and the word AMG is

[@Tsuter1978]

James Bambury I was wondering the same thing. The Audi's do the same thing, but you can buy a dipstick for them.

[@antony9839]

If your dumb enough to pay 300 for an oil change you definitely deserve that dent in your pocket. Smh

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

I buy whatever full synthetic oil is on sale and a good filter. The last oil change I did Quaker State Full Synthetic and a Purolator Pure One filter for only 24 dollars. Jiffy lube wants 58 dollars for a unknown filter and unknown bulk oil. Thanks buy no thanks, I will change it myself.

[@heinkmeister8415]

for the people who can buy a brand new Mercedes, $300 is nothing

[@mememaster147]

Plugs, semi-synthetic oil and both OEM filters for my crappy car come to about $50 :D

[@stinkycheese804]

Not necessarily true. Some cost under $40K which is less than a lot of the Ford/GM/Toyota/etc SUVs you see on the road. If a car costs only 50% more, an equally affordable oil change would cost only 50% more.

[@Cyramor11]

no. it is necessarily true

[@mrwell2341]

I am riding bicycle, so no oil change is required. I save a lot of money.

[@driveguy]

You got to oil the chain.... 😜

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Oil filter looks like one of those old German grenades

[@firejames4773]

Man from Nantucket lol

[@rjugel]

They called them "Potato Mashers" ... :-)

[@lsswappedcessna]

Stielhandgranate

[@SerYanOto]

Before removing the bottom bolts you must open the filter so you the oil and the residues will easily flow out within the old oil. I worked in Mercedes and that was mandatory. (Sorry for my English)

[@michaelj.b.webster591]

You have nothing to be sorry for SerYanOto.

[@complex2034]

Hahaha i dont trust mobile 1 because I think they paid MB for the recommendation ... so instead im gonna recommend you motul which paid me for the recommandation haha

[@dagurorarinsson2827]

Yeah, i would always go with mobil 1 over motul

[@MrNasty-ei1zz]

I used to deliver oil for a living. Most of the other oils are the exact same at all of your local shops they just slapped a sticker on it when it comes to mobile one they do not play any games. If they're tank was contaminated the slightest bit we had to go back drain it and refill it. Mobil one is by far my favorite oil and that is all I want in my vehicles

[@masterwhopper414]

Motul is better, but Mobil1 is just way better value

[@Tiberius_I]

"A" service = tire rotation included

[@xcofcd]

The recommended Mobil 1 0W40 is a very very good oil. I can't recommend it enough. I've studied mechanical engineering (specialized in automotive technology) here in Germany and we've done a lot of test series with different engine oils. Some findings where so bad that the manufacturer sued the faculty to remove the data from public access and said we must've tested counterfeit products (which was not the case) In the case of Mobil 1 it's not just that they bought their way in with the car makers and the customer gets recommended a subpar product because of that. A good example of that scenario would be some Castrol products. That particular MOTUL you have is also a very good oil. I do all the work on our cars myself at a good friends car repair shop and he has 60litre barrels and only uses MOTUL products. I put this oil in my dads car since it was brand new. He drives a lot so I have to change every 2 months which equals around 12k km. That car has 700.000km and never had any issue with the engine. It even has the first turbocharger. MOTUL has some incredible ester based oils which are worth mentioning as well. What I can not recommend is 5W30 of any sort in combination with ridiculous 30-40.000km intervals. It's not the engineers that recommended these intervals it's more the management side. Like hey competitor ABC has a xy km interval, how much can we stretch it without it causing problems during warrantytime. It's a good selling point if you can say the car only needs half or a third of the services compared to a competitor and that's the only reason for the high intervals. I've seen countless problems with this combination. These engines get completely dirty and sludged inside causing a lot of problems...any experienced mechanic can attest to that...

[@burakuzel5163]

hi friend, Which oil is better, Motul X-Cess 5w40 or Mobil 1ESP 5w30 for 2005 VW Jetta 1.6 petrol engine? Have you tested them? My car is 200k km. I have been using Motul X-Cess 5w40 for the last 4 changes. But, lifter voice started in the engine. So, I changed the lifters. During the change, we saw lots of oil sludge. The older owner had used Castrol Magnetec 10w40 during the first 120k km. Is it the reason of oil sludge? or motul causes it? what do you thing? Some mechanics say mobil 1 esp keeps engine cleaner than other oils. what is your opinion?

[@comaradelee]

do u recommend mag1?

[@flinch622]

Is there any difference between a 40k km interval, and telling people "run it til it pukes"? I'm not about to trust anything in a gasoline motor past 20k, even if it is synthetic.

[@drewbushy7438]

Lmao “oil companies pay to have they’re name on brands, oh by the way, thanks for the sponsor motul” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikeinAustin]

That truly was my breaking point to quit watching the video. I guess he doesn’t know that lubrication is a science. He seems very clueless but with a camera.

[@uslt5028]

Motul shit oil!!!!!! In russia motul Cheapest oil actually and here in USA cost way more and ppl believ that this shit good🤣😂 best oil for m156 and all benz&bmw is liqui moly!! Or you can put mobile1 but not f..k motul😂 thats crazy what they saying about motul oil

[@PJ-qx5yt]

15 minute ad for motul...

[@jungleGSC]

Guys the kid thinks hes going to reverse engineer this thing to become a manual hes fuckin clueless

[@williambiggs2308]

It isn't the car that"demands" the $300 oil change. It's the service manager who wants his $100k plus bonus who demands you pay it.

[@erikviking471]

You make great videos. Well-spoken, quick-paced, non-repetitive, keep it up!

[@motary]

A small tip as you do your own oil changes, submerge the filters in oil for a while to reduce the risk of sudden oil pressure arrival at the filter bursting it. Spin-on types with housings can be filled up and element types submerged in a clean container. Loving the DIY attitude!

[@kaptain1477]

Isn't pre filling a oil filter bad because the oil bypass the filter and go straight to the engine could be contaminated with small particles that can damage the engine.

[@motary]

@@kaptain1477 they'll be there regardless so no

[@howardadamsky2417]

Love this. I have an 08 S550 4Matic with 128,000. I love it and it is perfect but I do NOT want to bring it to a dealership.

[@xcofcd]

Scotty Kilmer told you not to buy a Benz. You have to listen, Son!

[@nickpapadelias815]

vrsca89 fuck kilmer

[@wcurtin1962]

Fools and their money..................................................

[@dulistanheman]

vrsca89 Hahaha...I love Scotty

[@halilcakir5171]

F..... Kilmer, if you listen to that dumbass you should only buy 90s Toyotas because those are the only cars he knows how to work on!

[@Billy123bobzzz]

@Jamal mac Don't do it, They really aren't worth the downtime and the crazy expensive maintenance costs. You are much better off renting one for special events.

[@johnh9200]

I don't want to think how much money I've wasted sending my Benz to a Mechanic to do a service Geeez. I couldn't believe when I, took the old Oil Filter out (replaced by a supposedly reputable local mechanic who does work on much higher class cars than mine) that it was an "El Cheapo". I thought I was a complete mechanical clutz. Between Tavarish and Alex at Legit Street Cars, I have safely and efficiently replaced and upgraded my Brakes and completed an Oil change. I bought an Oil Extraction Pump and didn't even get under the car saving '000's on a lift and cents on a replacement Sump Plug Washer. The Car has the oil I choose, the Quality Filters that it deserves, and I'm still up almost $200.00 (everything in Australia is more expensive). Thank-you Tavarish, I wish you all the riches that KZbin brings you.

[@ShattiUnique]

Hey.. people who drive camry r not poor! We r smart!.. and poor 😂

[@ShattiUnique]

Anton Zuykov luuuuul.. yes you can

[@piergiorgiocestra3833]

The V6 Camry is quick tho...

[@tjk5992]

Anton Zuykov You are correct But most idiots driving a Mercedes are not rich. They usally have a ok job and can barely afford the payment and their mortgage. The real dumb ones dont even have a house.

[@ShattiUnique]

TJ K some people just wanted to live life..

[@ShattiUnique]

Jr Little but smart ;)

[@rickym.5271]

Poor people drive the Toyota Camry huh..... Its not about how much money you spend.... its about how you spend your money.

[@1BMWdrvr1]

Would you rather Ride a Camry or Drive a 8 cyl. AMG?

[@rickym.5271]

1BMWdrvr1.... Toyota Camry V6 all day lol. I do respect MB V8s and V12s 👍

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

1BMWdrvr1 I'd rather take a new fully loaded V6 Camry as the daily, those things are no joke lol! I do agree with what Ricky M. said, it's true to me as I'm that kind of guy "even though I own a 7 Series and a GS300 as my daily".

[@letsstophighexpectationsfr7754]

Ricky M. Yea I heard that dumb as shit.Im worth bet a 200k and I drive a Toyota Camry while guys who stay with their moms I know drive Mercedes

[@staticspeed279]

Why in the world would you prefer a Camry they aren't as comfy nice or attractive and they're slow and they don't sound good

[@19PatMcDowell90]

Hey Guy I’m sorry this maybe a little late and maybe a little more helpful to for checking the engine oil level the most accurately there’s videos on it as well, you get in your sl55 turn the key to one click before accessory mode, leave it there , then scroll to the main page of your instrument cluster the one that shows your MPH/ temperature ambient, then then push the little reset button for the oil service interval about 3 times really fast like Tap,Tap,Tap! Your instrument cluster should go into an alternate menu screen it is at this point u turn your key to the accessory switch on position but don’t start the car, as you’ll see on this alternate menu you will see the vin number of your car the engine and chassis of your car as well as how many quarts exactly r in your engine as of the moment you pulled it up, that’s what I use and it is very accurate I must say, another way to explain this look up dyno mode for e class CLK class amg And it will explain how to get to the menu as welll. This video is pretty old and you seem to know a fair amount about cars so I just thought I would share that with u if it helps cool if not cuz u knew it’s all good

[@robbey300]

I like the videos and ways we can save money on expensive maintenance items by DIY. Think this video needs an update or PART B to let people know you need to remove the oil filter prior to dropping the sump oil. I would also advise that you include the MB recommended torque settings to the two sump bolts as well to prevent under or over tightening!

[@tomd815]

"Why does it cost $320?!" That AMG badge, that's why

[@vs800rider]

A topsider oil pump is a great DYI method for changing the oil. Since the oil filter is on top there is no reason to go under the car. "Yes." Top siders get 'all' of the oil out. I have used this method for 10 years on a BMW Z3 and for 3 years on a MB SL550. Zero oil related problems on either car. I've been told that this is the way most MB dealers do it.

[@johnnylor9310]

"A" service rip off. I take to Honda and they do all that from $40 with oil change. Do it yourself is cheaper. I used valvoline full synthetic and never had any problems. I prefer a Lexus over Mercedes.

[@bb4jdmlude]

Talks about poor people, has harbor freight ratchet

[@1BMWdrvr1]

And a lift in his garage...

[@JuniorLexus6692]

bb4jdmlude your right he talks about poor people and he is using a cheap ass ratchet i wouldnt even use that shit!!

[@luisloks]

bb4jdmlude Damn some people just get butthurt over a video so easily. If u dont care for quality tools then you dont buy them. Having quality tools dont make you a good diy mechanic, having the skill and enough tools does.

[@bunnywinkles6424]

He also has a HF jack in there, next to the lift when he is "magically" lifting it.

[@mikespain8655]

Did you install the new o-ring on the oil filter? Anyone that would pay that much for an oil change probably deserves to be taken.

[@j_hicks01]

I work at a local Mercedes repair shop, we're half of what the dealer charges for just about most things. We use direct aftermarket parts. Like the oil filters for most Mercedes are Mann Filters, we use those. Mercedes use the same ones, but with their logos on them. And we also use Motul oil, don't have an issue out of their brand, it works fantastic. And for an "A" Service, we charge $80. "B" Service, we charge $290. I'm 19 years old and I love my job and Mercedes. They're fun cars, but trust me, they can definitely be expensive. We do use direct OE parts from Mercedes on some jobs though. Depends on what the job is.

[@rickuyeda4818]

Scotty Kilmer channel had a Mercedes that had an oil change, filter and fuel filter. It was $900.

[@visionsoflightwiliams86]

lol he got played

[@ptzish]

Remember when you were planning on putting a manual transmission in this car? I vaguely remember something like that. It was so long ago.

[@GianniRips]

Oil filter needs to be removed first before draining the oil. Small thing, but oil does get caught up near the filter

[@pikus7450]

"Companies pay manufacturer's lots of money to recommend their oil" Followed by, "I just got paid lots of money to recommend this oil instead"

[@rudiruttger]

inorite?

[@barrettfriesen3994]

The oil turns brown the moment it's been used just a bit, stop the bull shit with all this "hard driving" it's a car meant to be driven, the oil doesn't care

[@anthonykaiser974]

Only with diesels.

[@danielbel67]

THE BOSS oil will be brown after 10 lol

[@jimmypatterson9854]

theres a lot of shit built up on the valve covers and insides the block

[@kevinnguyen8612]

Don't forget that after that $320 dollar oil change, you'll get a bill of health totaling over $1K for the recommended repairs and maintenance. I once was quoted over $800 for an oil pressure sensor seal replacement. The cost of parts was $3.

[@terbennett]

FYI, the Famous Ford 302 5.0 liter engine, which is the engine the 4.6 liter V8 replaced, had two drain plugs. By the way, the oil filter is referred to as a "canister" oil filter. Not being a snob (I actually drive a Camry, LOL).

[@Alexi7666]

Yeah, I had an '87 Town Car with the 302. It had two drain plugs, too. Not very informative; more PR than anything.

[@thechryslercrew9417]

That’s what I was thinking too- I can’t count how many times my dad would complain about that growing up, not even working on a Crown Vic!

[@anjdog2003]

Always go to an Independent MB Mechanic, they are at least 1/2 the price and they're many out there. Never take any car to the dealership

[@adriangutierrez9582]

My garage is just parts no labor..........................................

[@yurik1994]

First you start the car so filter gets filled with oil, then you measure 😂 it’s so hard to be a tech and look at a DIY. Anyways, don’t take it personally, you’re doing something and you’re talking about it, that’s much more than most people do, respect

[@grdlpz957]

Tavarish my new favorite KZbinr. Hope more SL videos come soon. Question is there a cat back install coming for SL? Would sound so mean if it had one.

[@tavarish]

I'm planning on changing the entire exhaust.

[@roberthein2156]

4.5 qts. more ,but putting a filter dry, I 'd never do, showing everyone how to put a filter in DRY, is wrong.... Wet filter with oil then install (wet!) On starting your not running engine while your filter is filling with oil.

[@roberthein2156]

4711Express I did my oil on a "89 Vette, no ,"O" ring on filter,so I started it .I happen to look in the engine bay, oil spraying every where.Live/learn got my lesson.

[@BMWI-gk9wh]

To properly check oil by MB- after you put your oil in showing 1/4 up the stick 1-Get car up to temp- shut car off 2- set a 13 min timer- when car is turned off 3- check dip stick after timer is up 4- add oil till half way on stick repeat step. (13min cool downs)

[@mytuberforyou]

Reality check: Actual cost from DEALER: $132.22 TOTAL (Labor .4hrs= $58.40 , MB Filter $16.50, 9 quarts of MB oil (Mobil1) @ 5.99ea = $53.91, Seals, $3.41) Not having oil spilled all over the tops of your underbelly pans in your carpeted engine compartment and having dirty oil because you didn't remove the filter first or read the service manual, and incorrect levels because you didn't check AFTER the engine was run, priceless? Well, maybe not, but because I pay almost as much for Mobil1 and a fleece filter from the local auto parts store, it's really sixty bucks going to the dealer- and since I'd have to jack the car, wait around for it to drain, possibly strip one of the plugs, and take the used oil to be disposed of, it ain't really that bad. Plus, I can sit around in the dealer's lounge for half an hour and gorge myself on their free bagels and coffee.

[@dlbwhammy]

I know my dealer also replaces my cabin air filter deff worth money

[@cindymay3272]

Mercedes charging $58 an hour??? Do you live on Mars ?

[@randykennedy4748]

@@cindymay3272 $58 for 0.4 hours

[@lonewolf3564]

An oil shouldnt be that hard with all those problems you droned on about. you clearly don't know how to work on cars and are making a dramatic mountain out of a simple mole hill.

[@craigbraye540]

So you're down on MB for using Mobile 1(paid advertising) , but it's okay for youto accept free oil(paid advertising) from Motul, I see the difference.

[@geraldscott9446]

With 9 qts, I could do an oil change for about $35, including the filter. I use Walmart Supertech "full" synthetic. Good enough. I have a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis with about 100,000 miles more than your Mercedes. I use Ford Motorcraft filters (because they are the only ones you can get a socket for, and you cannot get a strap wrench on the filter in the stock location) and 6 qts. of Walmart Supertech 10w30 "full" synthetic. (Yes it calls for 5w20, but it has 250,000 miles of wear, meaning looser clearances, so the heavier oil works better) I have owned this car since 47,000 miles, I change the oil every 3,000 miles, and I expect to get well over 300,000 miles out of the engine. An oil change costs me $25, and takes about 15 minutes to do. Firestone wanted $77. That's enough for THREE oil changes. When the engine/transmission/other expensive parts wear out, I may just replace them, since they don't make large, comfortable, RWD, body on frame, V8 powered, solid rear axle cars like this anymore.

[@shreda125hilux7]

"Something Poor people will drive" says the guy who bought an $8000 AMG LOOOL

[@veryfitblondeguy]

I see nothing wrong with a $8000 dollar AMG. Only a moron buys a Mercedes New. Buy them with 2-3 years use and 30k miles for half price. We have bought 5 this way.

[@illstplaya]

You made a mistake. You can just pour the oil into the oil filter housing. It's faster and there's no risk of spilling or dripping oil on any other parts.

[@carter240]

I don’t see the problem if someone wants to do their own servicing. I am very particular with my vehicles. Personally, I do my own services with an inspection, but I do buy the filters from the dealer for my records. My Porsche, Benz and Tacoma all have oe filters. I change out my own driveline oils, brakes, filters etc and write everything in my log book that each car has in the glove box. Once every two years I take the Porsche and the Benz in for an inspection just for peace of mind. Not once have they found anything broken or worn out because I’ve already tended to it if there was. I’m am constantly impressed with how well the German cars are built for the most part and the prices on parts aren’t nearly as bad as they’re made out to be. Also, for the record the Camry I just replaced cost me 4x as much as the Cayman to keep on the road. Price out a set of 4 struts and top hats from the dealership and tell me a Toyota is cheap. Granted it had a lot more miles but that doesn’t mean it won’t need to be maintained and will magically last forever. Now, full disclosure I am/was a mechanic for a few years in the the lighter duty side but I’ve now switched to heavy duty and work on multi million dollar cranes everyday. I still don’t think regular maintenance is out of the realm of possibilities for the average joe. Just be smart, do your research and follow a shop manual if you need, they’re available on the internet. If you’re the type who relies on the dealership to do everything for you, maybe a German car isn’t for you. But for the rest of us, there are some real bargains out there and you can get ALOT of car for the money.

[@SeanPGribbons]

People saying Mercedes is over priced junk don’t own Mercedes they haven’t driven one daily and don’t know the difference. Keep driving your Honda’s and Toyota’s I personally don’t like to feel every bump and crack in the road when I drive. I also love to be able to think without loud tire noise.

[@briantrevino9706]

Nice, Ill enjoy driving my "noisy corolla" for many more years than the MB and for less money for the vehicle and repairs.

[@SeanPGribbons]

Brian Trevino nice I just focus on making more money

[@Sergei__v]

Flipping With Sean how does driving a slightly tougher car distract you from making money? I missed that part. Can you explain?

[@SeanPGribbons]

Sergei Zhukov oh in so many ways man

[@Sergei__v]

@@SeanPGribbons Whatever floats your boat, as long as it is a conscious choice and not "keeping up with the joneses". To me having to bring a car for long and expensive services is a big distraction. Toytas, lexuses and some hondas are pretty smooth and sound proof enough to bother about a bumpy ride.

[@suj1945]

Dude got some solid B cups yo.

[@jamalcole1985]

Suj haha wtf bruhh

[@millikenway]

I am from Toronto. I went to a cheaper place for an oil change on a CLA250. The price is C$160 tax included. This was the service A thing. Seeing your video here now I know there is no secret on the high prices, just because it is an MB! A very enjoying video. Thank you.

[@Hesam0000]

Haven't been to a dealer service since 1985 or so. I put Mobile Full-Synthetic in my E55 and I buy it at Walmart for $25/gal.

[@Nist12]

so your car never broke? damn german quality

[@MaximRick]

That lift is BEAUTIFUL! would love to have one of those in my dream garage.

[@Bonanza06c]

You should remove filter first. It dumps the filter oil directly into the pan that you have already drained. Been working on Mercedes for 20+ years.

[@EdgyNumber1]

No oil change is worth $320...... Opel uses Shell Helix.... just make sure it has 'LL' (long life) written on it...

[@KD197999]

I want to know where u got the lift from

[@LawF250]

If you did the oil change per the manual you would not even be under the car. You use a vacuum evaluator and ‘suck’ it out through the oil dip stick. Remove the oil filter when evacuating and continue till no more oil comes through the hose. Actually removes more oil than draining through the drain plug. That’s why when you buy the filter ‘kit’, it doesn’t include the drain plug seal washer.

[@JeremyRemele]

Dude, you lost me at "A Toyota Camry, something poor people would drive" You know Warren Buffet drives cheap economy cars and he's the 3rd richest man on the planet? What a short sighted comment bro, what the literal fuck.

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Jeremy Remele Doesn't he drive a Cadillac? I'd hardly call that an economy car

[@JeremyRemele]

Perhaps the correct term is "modest". What's your point? A fully load Camry costs almost the same as a fully loaded Cadillac.

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Maybe, but neither are economy cars. Camry is a family car and Cadillacs are luxury cars A Hyundai Accent or Toyota Yaris would be what I'd consider economy cars

[@aygwm]

Triggered Camry owner

[@pauljoe780]

When I`m flat out in my Merc, I`d feel so safe knowing an idiot, who can`t even pour oil without it glugging, holding the container the wrong way with the spout at the bottom, and spilling it everywhere, inspected it.

[@TheLanard]

My rule of thumb is: if you want it and can afford it, buy it and enjoy it. Not everyone is living paycheck to paycheck. Some of us prefer to drive solid, well built, well weighted cars than be surrounded by cheap plastic interiors that rattle and creak after 3000 miles. My E-Class has 40,000 miles and has not one rattle or creak. And no structural issues. My doors are heavy. I pay more for maintenance. But the trade off is a great solid, quiet ride.

[@tiloalo]

I don't know how it is in America but in Germany part of the A service is a break test on a test bench, they also clean the water diverter, check all the light (external and internal), update the GPS map, ... and a lot of small things that you can do by yourself. But, if done correctly, it takes time and therefore cost money. And seeing the poor job you did, you'd better let a qualified mechanic do it for you...

[@kbatzler]

I work for a Mercedes-Benz dealership in the US. You're correct...there is a lot more to a service A than was mentioned here. Many items are checked that are normally overlooked by third party shops. We are required to check and record on the service invoice: tire pressures (including spare if one is included), tread depth, brake pad thickness, check for oil leaks, brake fluid condition, shock absorber conditions, check all light bulbs, top off washer fluid tank, perform any available software updates including maps. Car is test driven to ensure all is functioning, washed then brought back up front to the customer. We do this for $250. Not necessarily cheap, but thorough.

[@Billy123bobzzz]

@@kbatzler My local Toyota dealer does all that, including the wash and they bring the car around to me and open the door for me as I get in then they wave me goodbye. They do this even though I buy their coupon special which gives me a third service for free (if I pay for them three at a time). (They also check my tires, set the tire pressure, check for any recalls and in my hybrid they test my auxiliary battery, all for their reasonable oil change price.) All that costs a fraction of the Mercedes price, even when I factor in the cost of the extra oil capacity my the Mercedes (I'm a former Mercedes owner and my family had owned Mercedes going back to the 1960s, we now all own Toyotas, seriously.)

[@mickeytiger]

Well, we are not in Germany and that why we got rob for not having full service done here for same price. They don't test s#1t here... And map update is gonna cost us an extra $300.

[@kbatzler]

The service performed in Germany is absolutely no different from the US. The intervals are the same and a service A, B, C, or D is exactly the same thing. As for the map updates, you just need to keep your eye on occasional mailers or email with promotions for free map updates that generally last three months. If your car is less than 3 years old the map updates are free anyways. I know how we perform our services at our dealership, your experience may vary depending on one nearby you. No guarantee it's going to be the same just like with any brand.

[@longpcn]

My car was almost brand new when I get it and a year later I've asked for map update and automatically they told me "money money money", LOL. I just stick with Google anyway.

[@aaronjohnson860]

Actually, Mercedes doesn't drain the oil; they just stick a tube in through the top where you add new oil, and suck all the old oil out.

[@cubano1389]

It would not work correctly on this engine because of the dual sump setup, I still lift them and crack the oil pan drain screw I like to get everything out, the sucking technique works best when doing quick lube type express services at the dealer where we promise the service done under an hour and we still lift the car up to inspect it or else they yell at us lol, also I like to look under anyway because you would not believe how much shit people run over on the road and they think they came for an oil change but sometimes have to leave the car because they hit some shit that damaged their suspension on one side and their tires are wearing out all fucked up.

[@MonzaRacer]

Aaron Johnson sorry you can't get a tube through oil fill to the pan through valve covers. So far haven't seen engine yet that works on and I'm 31 yr master tech. Old 2200 S10 4 cyl had dipstick in oil fill tube that might work or down SBC dip stick but I haven't seen many in my decades of service.

[@raymondsantos3278]

it takes time also to remove the cover underneath the engine thats what we do with covers u have to remove around 10 bolts

[@jarvistarry]

Aaron Johnson not for the SL55!!

[@kavinsp]

Aaron Johnson won't all the gunk,metal residue and dirt would remain at the bottom?

[@c5back9]

1. Check oil level on gauge before changing oil. 2. Drain and measure old oil. Replace filter. 3. Fill new oil with the same amount that was drained. 4. Start engine and check for leaks. 5. Shut off engine and allow to rest for at least 90 seconds. Use gauge to check oil level. Add oil as needed.

[@rastwet]

Your hair is separating from each other

[@otsmalls1580]

rastawet it's rich man hair line lol

[@leion800]

"I got a great deal on a Mercedes." (A year later) "I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS THING!"

[@ricky-sanchez]

Change the oil yourself.

[@leion800]

@@ricky-sanchez woosh

[@ricky-sanchez]

@@leion800 ok boomer.

[@jasonvoorhees3666]

One reason some people pay to have their service done at a dealership is because their dealership offers a lifetime powertrain warranty as long as the service was performed at the dealership every 12 months or 10K miles. It's about $350 per visit and I think it's well worth it if you plan on keeping the car past 60K miles. Another reason people get service done at a dealership is that most dealerships will come and get your car at home or work and leave you a loaner while they service your car. $350 is less than one day's pay for many Mercedes owners so they don't mind paying $350 per year. The techs will also remove the filter before draining the oil because they actually know what they are doing.

[@davedeswert8146]

you did it wrong, you should change the filter before you drain the oil, now the dirty oil runs back into the engine instead of out. but hey, your the expert. im just an overpriced mechanic at a dealership... ( not mercedes )

[@Dixler683]

Dave De Swert hey overpriced mechanic at a dealership....I always drain the oil first, then remove the filter . Are you saying the oil trapped in the filter runs back into the engine when you break it loose? It seems like it remains in the filter but I work on my cheap cars not high end autos.

[@cloroxlysolbleachwhipes8658]

1st mistake ; sneezing in your hand . 2Nd mistake ; whiping the hand you sneezed, whiping it on your face.😷😷

[@snc99]

2020 comment of the year 😂😂

[@cloroxlysolbleachwhipes8658]

@@snc99 this is perfect time Lowkey 🤣

[@micsor4121]

I am a mechanic and not a tech. As you mentioned you were doing a DIY oil change. Pretty good job and yes, someone told me many years ago, filter first. Btw, I like your shop concept something I have thought of a long time ago maybe one day. All the best

[@andybenz6579]

Benz oil change at 12k miles for a $120, Regular car oil change at 3k miles for a 40-50 dollar so if you added 3 times is will be the Same,

[@eternalending]

Andy Benz Mercedes use synthetic oil which costs a lot more

[@matthiasschulz5526]

eternalending on top of that, the engines are finicky and don’t survive long in n regular oil. They will seize up

[@IWBVS]

Half our low income tenants drive BMWs and Mercedes. ;)

[@vangfamily4286]

Wow you must live in the riches part of the world! Where the poor can maintain Bmws and Mercedes from the projects 🤔

[@RC-ds5hv]

@@vangfamily4286 many of my tenants do also, used mostly got to wonder what they're doing for income? Many are on HUD the government pays a lot of the rent. Which means you and I do. At least as their landlord I'm getting some of my tax dollars back.LOL

[@HardenJID]

Artist of drawing try understanding car depreciation value also the that fact poor people just might be worse at finances than rich people....I know major shock how a millionaire is not horrible with money.

[@renemessier375]

The oil change is actually even a bit easier than you describe. Merc dealers use a siphon to suck out the oil from the dip stick tube. You don't even need a lift. Just buy a mitivac on amazon. You can practically do the oil change without getting your hands dirty.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

" endless money pit " ~ scotty kilmer

[@thecman26]

Well it IS a Mercedes Benz, how dare a dirty little boy service their highly tuned driving machine! Only a fine young chap in a tuxedo shall service their Mercedes Benz! Oh Jeeves, fetch my lambskin walking shoes! #heavysarcasm

[@thecman26]

Wow, poor Toyota Camry guys, triggered!

[@thecman26]

AKS a hundred years in a spartan Toyota doesn't compare to 20 years in pampered luxury... I guess if you prefer that..

[@thecman26]

AKS that's what "they" say but I've had 3 Toyota's and reliability is schmedium at best.

[@thecman26]

AKS same here so far, new Chevrolets are always in the shop. I did have a good experience with Dodge and Nissan.

[@eezzy99]

On my 3rd MB and 5th European, at present C 300 4 Matic best ever. buy what you like and be happy.

[@TheNuclearDestress]

I just bought a 2001 s500 amg for 3k from my neighbor. She’s a big ass boat but maaaaaaan is she comfortable. It’s really clean👍🏼

[@dominicorlando3198]

Check out the KZbinr Mercedes Source he might want to help!

[@tavarish]

I love his vids!

[@jonathangonzalez4803]

That would be a great collab to have @mercedessource appear in a vid!

[@BiffMartin]

You know that judgemental look, when a young brotha drives an SL into the Benz dealer service center. They all look at ya, like ya stole it.

[@wrongbeans]

I have a Mercedes and I have a Camry as well. I WORK on both, not only changing oils (like you do) but also repairs. I don't see much difference.

[@joshzotz7445]

I just watched a 15 minute oil change video. 😕

[@ricky-sanchez]

When in rome....

[@SuqarCakies]

Poor people's car but you're complaining about an $320 oil change . Cool

[@hermesalejandrocerdenia1153]

I just changed the oil in my 2009 Mercedes ml320 bluetec diesel engine. It just cost me $85. $20 Oem oil filter, 2 gal 5w30 full synthetic oil and copper washer for the drain plug.. I bought the ml320 for $9000. Has 118,300 miles. It runs like it's brand new.. The interior looks brand new. Only the CD player is broken.

[@PeterEndelt]

The force is strong