Oil & Filter

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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on August 5, 2008 at 1:46am

3.5 quarts, 0W-40 mobil 1 synthetic euro-spec. if you poke around the internet, you can find filters for half of what MB charges. ($13 for something the size of a small ash tray is rediculous!)

filter mobil 1 M1108..

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Permalink Reply by Barry J. Cox on August 6, 2008 at 12:00am

Awsome!! thanks so much for that info, if you get a line on the official service manual(s) for the car that would be too cool as well.
Thanks again Barry

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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on August 6, 2008 at 8:25pm

there's supposed to be a little screen that resides in the drain plug. it's supposed to be near the oil pick-up. i guess you have to be careful with that. i'm not sure if it's to be replaced or just retained (mercedes is secretive with their stuff, i had a 190E for a year, love the car, hate the maker) i'll be doing my first oil change in 500 miles (at 5000 miles, smart recommends 10,000 miles, but smart won't pay my repair bills after 2 years/24,000 miles)

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Permalink Reply by Barry J. Cox on August 7, 2008 at 12:25am

Amen to that, the number for the mileage is the same one I picked as well for the exact same reasons. Thanks for the heads up on the screen , I remember in the early VW days the screen at the drain plug location was the filter!!
I peeked at the oil filter and the filter on my Generac generator is bigger although the engine displacement is 1 liter on both.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on September 10, 2008 at 12:00pm

I changed my oil this past wekend. I have never had a car with such easy access. I did not even had to jack it. There is a filter attached to the drain bolt as well as a washer. I used 0W-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic and the Bosch oil filter (Its about a 1/2 inch taller than stock). My only problem is I cant get the maintenance indicator to clear. Anybody know how?

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Permalink Reply by Greg on September 10, 2008 at 12:04pm

I changed my oil last weekend, but can't get the maintenance indicator to clear. Anybody know how? My car took almost 4 quarts of 0W-40 Mobil 1 synthetic and a Bosch oil filter.

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Permalink Reply by Barry J. Cox on September 10, 2008 at 10:22pm

Thanks Greg, it is a safe bet that the dealer has kept the software to do that job captive, it probably can only be done through the OBDII connector with a scan or tech tool with the correct software.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on September 27, 2008 at 4:29pm

I have an OBD II scanner. I can't fin anywhere to reset the maintenance indicator, any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Barry J. Cox on September 27, 2008 at 7:21pm

Yes, Greg go to this web site and it will explain how to use your dash buttons to reset the maint. indicator, web site is Evilution the smartcar encyclopaedia. Barry.

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Permalink Reply by Dusty on September 28, 2008 at 1:48am

Greg,
Any chance you might have the number on that Bosch oil filter?
Dusty

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Permalink Reply by MotoPC on October 3, 2008 at 8:15pm

I believe it is Bosch 3300.

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Permalink Reply by Dusty on October 3, 2008 at 11:59pm

That Bosch oil filter is 3323

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