Will it take all day to Replace & Upgrade a Mercedes C250 oil filter with aluminum housing?

[@lp3172]

Where are you located? I have the same car & the dipstick looks the same... Did you replace it, or what did you do about it? My oil doesn't look mixed, looks good.

[@Linoge279]

I just would like to know if this unit failed, does it cause oil to mix with coolant?

[@JasenFromBoston]

sounds good!, job well done!

[@BruceLyeg]

Any german vehicles I've owned, I've swapped the various plastic manifolds and couplings with aluminum as they failed

[@almaheredia5197]

Do you mind sharing the info on where to purchase the aluminum housing?

[@관조-j7u]

Where can I purchase the oil filter housing? Can you tell me the purchase address?

[@parkeraugustus5268]

Rust on the dip stick is very common on these engines. Does not mean there is coolant in the oil.

[@carmelop1926]

How did you get the oil filter housing hose back when it is so tight there in the back?

[@deniserichard4574]

I just watched a friend try to change my oil filter and it wouldn't even come out, I get my car serviced on time all the time. The filter is BLACK my oil stick it rusted UGH. I guessing my mechanic and dealership haven't changed it in a while, at least that s what it looks like. Can I make a appoint with you? Im serious

[@tyronesmith3812]

As a mobile mechanic I refuse to work on german/european cars. Domestic and Japanese only

[@jacobgomez2682]

@@tyronesmith3812 same here, I own 3 mercedez though🙄, no customer audi or bmw

[@markcavandish1295]

I’m surprised you’re even touching a Mercedes. They look like and absolute nightmare to work on. Good on ya man.

[@GregThompson-u6g]

harder job more money

[@thatdusty950]

honestly my dude i thought the same thing before i started working at a mercedes dealership but after getting some experience its actually not too bad, yes there is some things where youre like ''WTF!?" but for the most part they are pretty straight forward but having a diagram on how to do things on benz's do help alot too but not completely needed

[@markcavandish1295]

@@thatdusty950 well said

[@sat_sonic]

I recommend never mixing coolant (especially for German vehicles)

[@GregThompson-u6g]

what your hourly rate and how did it take what does the book say ive never seen a book fix a anything

[@RoadsideRescue]

anywhere from $85-150 depending on the job and where

[@gregoriopacson6591]

how do u know if d gasket is broken so as to replace for a new one

[@driveandsurvive]

Hi, It's likely that you will see the oil has leaked down over the starter motor and down the left side of the engine pan and onto the undertray. The base of the oil filter is a tough spot to lay eyes on - hidden by the starter motor from below and the inlet manifold and its vertical section from above. It's a good gasket to change if your finding brittle gaskets elsewhere on the engine. Even a low milage engine (100k) that has done a lot of short trips (heat cycles) will have gaskets that are on the way out. I'd suggest taking a pre-emptive approach and change the O-rings and gaskets on the oil and coolant pipes for the turbo, change the gasket for the oil filter housing, change the gasket for the timing cover, and possibly a fresh thermostat and coolant overflow tank along with the traditional hoses, fluids and serpent belt change, depending on the service history. Any slight weep in the cam chain cover, I would leave until a cam chain replacement, if checking the torque values of the bolts didn't cure it (don't over torque them - aluminium will either strip threads or the bolts will snap the next time someone tries to remove them) . Of course if funds are tight, just keep a check on the fluids and fix each issue as it inevitably arises on an aging car.

[@barryoverson4988]

here i am three more to go

[@dorianness2280]

Could you of just replaced the gasket?

[@RoadsideRescue]

yes. Probably. A lot of times the plastic gets brittle and breaks so I usually plan on it.