Change Car Oil Filter Mercedes-Benz ML
Change Car Oil Filter
| Estimated time | 0h30–1h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–100£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
When should you change the Mercedes-Benz ML oil filter?
The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.
Should you change the oil filter at every Mercedes-Benz ML oil change?
It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.
Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz ML oil filter?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML 1998-2005 | 1998-2005 | 230 Petrol (111.977), 270 CDI Diesel (612.963), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.942), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.970), 400 CDI Diesel (628.963), 430, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.942), 500, -4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.965), 55 AMG, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.981) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| ML 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 280 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 300 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 320 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.967), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 420 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (629.912), 500 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| ML 2011-2015 | 2011-2015 | 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (651.960), 300 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.826), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982) | Diesel, Petrol |