LarryT - except for cars with oil coolers, which don't drain back to the
engine sump.
Werner
----- Original Message -----
From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 84 380SL Oil Drain Plug
As JimC noted, MBs are designed to have their oil removed by suction thru
the dipstick tube. I read recently in a MB publication the MB engineers
started designing this system in the mid 70s and it's perfected now -
*all*
the oil comes out thru the dipstick leaving none - as it is meant to.
Good luck --
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 84 380SL Oil Drain Plug
A friend at work just bought the above car and wants to change the oil.
The oil drain plug takes an allen(hex)wrench. He asked me what size it
takes and I don't know. Anyone have the answer?
I forget offhand. But these cars can have the oil sucked out the
dipstick tube by a 'Topsider' or other similar doodad available
at marine supply shops. Much less messy, though the cartridge
oil filter is still a problem. (Unlike on the diesels.)
-- Jim
