Great job and great video. I want to thank you so much for showing the step by step. It's amazing to me that they designed it so that the average person gets dealer deferred. I bought 1, cut out a 1' sqare, bolted a new pannel to the bottom but already went through 2 drain plugs

@projectathos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and Good Luck 💯💪👍

Nice instruction video. I have a new C300e gasoline - hybrid and it haves the same engine. Instruction manual of mine says 5,3 liter oil capacity including the filter. 😉

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

I always check this level as I don't trust the manufacturers now because they have managed to convince me that want people to destroy their cars on purpose so they will be needing to buy new ones very often... thanks 👍

Great tutorial, I just did the service myself. Are there any center jack points in the front or rear? I wanna put it up on jack stands, and use the door side jackpoints prevents me from doing that. I didn’t see that rubber jack point in the center front that most cars have

@projectathos

4 ай бұрын

Yeah that's a huge problem in this case and there's not an easy way to install jack stands. Lots of Mercedeses have the middle jack plastic point under the engine but that's also kinda dangerous as the car can lean on one side unexpectedly. Best way is to try to put the jacks somewhere close to the mounting bushings of the control arms and their bolts. Those bolts are very strong just be careful not to damage them. Same on the rear or around the rear differential. But unfortunately on this car the rear Differential Carrier is Plastic and you may in danger there. Sorry that I can't really show you where as I don't have the car in front of me. Thanks 👍

Thanks for sharing also do you know how to adjust the brightness only can figure out the center display thanks

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Sorry not on top of my head. But you can look in the Settings in the main screen in the dashboard not your cluster. Or also.in that sam Entertainment screen you can find the manual for the car and search there. Thanks 👍

Great Video with details. Would you let us know how to reset service reminder? Thank you.

@projectathos

4 ай бұрын

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Great video I have never worked on a mercedes vehicle but I have heard that they have a lot of plastic parts

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Not until this point. Every manufacturer is actually using lots of plastics these days

Hello, and thank you for the great video my x254 engine is exactly the same but I am having a hard time getting the filter element out of the canister. It appears to be clipped in. It spins and moves around but I cannot get it out it almost seems like there's a special tool required to slide down into the filter. Can you describe how you got the element filter out of the canister? Thank you in advance very much.

@projectathos

4 ай бұрын

You need to pull hard to get it out. Thanks 👍

@DM-qe3ci

4 ай бұрын

When I had the canister out with the element in it I actually put the canister in a vise and pulled as hard as I could while rotating it and moving it around. It is definitely clipped in. If I take a long screwdriver and run it all the way to the bottom of the filter I can feel a spring-loaded mechanism. Almost like it's an onboard built into the canister thermo valve for oil Flow regulation. Similar to the high quality oil filters. We used to call it a check valve that keeps the oil in the filter for numerous start and stops. That's what it feels like some kind of a spring-loaded mechanism in there. Perhaps next time you pull one out you could take a closer look at that. Thank you very much

Could you do a video on how to replace the air filter? Thanks!

@projectathos

10 ай бұрын

I thought I did this filter video on this car and I just looked through my videos and didn't find it... Sorry but I will do it next time the car comes in because it does need this filter anyway. It's not hard to do it but it has a couple of tricks... Thanks and stay tuned! 👍

@gukkie87

10 ай бұрын

@@projectathos Thank you :)

@IMadnss

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, sub for the video!

Plastic oil drain plug? Wow never seen that before!

@projectathos

9 ай бұрын

Yes lots of the German cars like VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes use now plastic Engine Oil pans and plastic drain plugs... Save the planet I guess so they can recycle these parts hopefully... Thanks 👍

Does the oil extraction method work for this model since there’s no dipstick?

@projectathos

Ай бұрын

I believe the dealerships extract all like this but remember you will have the nasty debris in oil all the way on the bottom that does not going to be able to be sucked so I believe this is not the preferred way to change your oil. Using the drink plug is still the best way. Thanks 🤞💪👍

Do you think its possible to do this without a lift? Just oil change ramps or a jack?

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Yes sure my friend why not. As long as you can clear enough space to remove the engine shields you should fine. Also will probably be a good idea to level the car after you open the drain plug to make sure yiu get all the dirty oil on the bottom of the pan out. Thanks and Good Luck 👍!

2023 Mercedes c300 - can’t seem to reset oil light , any suggestions ?

@projectathos

4 ай бұрын

You need to find my other video on resetting the oil light on these. You need to follow it strictly step by step. If it doesn't work then you may have to go to an independent shop and ask them if they can do it for you or a local Mercedes Dealer in worst case scenario... Thanks and Good Luck 👍🤞

So I bought this car new and I'm now at 1,000 miles. When do you suggest doing the very first oil change? 5,000 miles or earlier?

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

I have had a few German cars that I bought Brand New and I never followed the Factory Recommended time frame for the oil! I actually had the pleasure to meet a very old mechanic many years ago and he told me that the best Break-in procedure for a Brand new engine is to change the oil several times before getting to 5000 miles! So I did an experiment also quite a few years back and started doing the changes myself at First one at 500 Miles. Ooo man the oil that came out was very nasty! Metals and all kinds of other stuff! Apparently this is normal because all metal parts are settling with each other. So Next oil I did was at 1500 Miles and again - Nasty Oil! Imagine Not Changing this Nasty Oil for 10000 miles like Mercedes advices?! Technically they are guiding us to destroy our engines prematurely so that we are in constant need to buy a new car every 5 years! And I do see an Uptick of the new generations of Mercedes Engines coming through the shop already destroyed at 70000 miles! So the Old Mechanic mentioned all those things with the metals and dirt and why a new engine needs these few oil changes adding that this way, you will create the best possible conditions for a new engine to last a VERY Long time! Then the Next oil change I did was at 5000 miles and I started to see the difference immediately! Engine had more power and was much quieter than other engines with similar mileage! I started doing this as an extremely important procedure and on the several new vehicles that I have had and Ooo man I just cannot explain my joy when I hear how good these engines run after the Break-in period 5000 Miles when I did the 3 Oil Changes before this! Something to keep in mind - The Better care you take of your car The Longer and Better it will serve you! So it's up to you but since you missed the 500 mile, I would do now 1st Oil Change at 1000, then 2nd at 2500 and next at 5000 and after this all Regular Changes at 5000! Recommended Oil from me would be 5W40 Liqui Moly Molygen! This Oil is amazing and I see it almost every day! What I use on my cars is what I recommend here in the channel! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any other questions! Enjoy your New Mercedes! Thanks!

@Artfulscience1

5 ай бұрын

Damn…wish I knew this before I saw this video at 9.8k on my leased c300 lol… now I know

Is this a 4-MATIC? Is drain plug location different for a 4-MATIC?

@projectathos

11 ай бұрын

This one is not 4Matic but the drain plug shouldn't be different... These models have the same engine. Send me an email at bhunjimko@yahoo.com with pictures if you are wondering where and what it is... Thanks

do you know where the point is to lift the car up with a jack I know the 4 points by the wheels but is there anything i can use in the front to lift so i can put the stands in those points

@projectathos

8 ай бұрын

Hi, you can only use the plastic square looking pads behind the front wheel and before the rear wheel that are right under the rocker panels on the sides. They are clearly visible because that's the only place you can lift this car under. As far as jacks go you are going to need to find another place because you would be using the pads for the manual jack. Possibly I always look for some big bushings around the frames as they only will hold the weight of the car on jack stands... Write to me again if you need pictures... Thanks 👍

@seanl6832

8 ай бұрын

@@projectathosYes i would love pictures Im going to do an oil change so i just need to get the front off the ground do you think if i use the rear jack points itll be enough to lift the front so i can put a stand?

@seanl6832

8 ай бұрын

all the plastic trims make it hard to find a spot to jack

Where do I find that replacement seal for the oil drain plug?

@projectathos

5 ай бұрын

These shoes are called copper washers drain plug seals and they are size 14 mm. You can literally find him on Amazon eBay just anywhere else on the internet. I believe even the parts store should offer them like AutoZone advance Auto parts and so forth. Thanks and Good Luck 👍

@krzysztofstrojny1059

Ай бұрын

@@projectathos in video it has plastic drain plug with rubber o-ring on it, im wondering myself where did you get the o-ring by itself

What type off oil you use ..... whats the body off the oil

@projectathos

29 күн бұрын

If you watch the entire video you will see the oil. Thanks 🤞💪👍

Hi, does this engine not use 0W-20 oil as stated in the manual?

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Scientifically drivers need to use the proper oil weight according to the climate they live in. If you look online for the oil weight charts which are related to temperature you will realize what I am talking about. 0W20 weight oil is extremely thin oil and will not protect the engine metal parts due to it's properties made to be used in very cold climate therefore being so thin. Another problem is that these turbo engine destroy engjne oil very fast due to the high temperature they achieve when working therefore demanding heavier weight oils to be used. You can consult with some smart mechanics and they can explain to you what I am talking about. Not to mention that what we see lately is that the manufacturers don't want your vehicles to last and in this way making you use the wrong types of oils so that your engine gets destroyed faster... Thanks and I hope I have been helpful to you...

@gukkie87

Жыл бұрын

@@projectathos Thanks for the explanation. Where i live is pretty hot and humid but the dealership uses the MB 0W-20 oil. Is this incorrect as temperature here is between 25C-34C all year round?

@gottgaame

Жыл бұрын

@@gukkie87 that oil is fine for hot weather.

Does anybody know how to reset the service message? Update: Found out how to reset the oil life. Thanks

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video or the instructions how to reset it?

@wildboy9557

Жыл бұрын

@doityourselfjohnny2671 yes. Step 1: Ignition on Step 2: Make sure navigate to the calssic cluster Step 3: Hold the home button for 10 seconds then hold ok button for 10 seconds Workshop menu will pop up where you can navigate to ASSYST PLUS and select service performed to reset.

@jpdw7543

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this valuable information 😉

Question: Why didn’t he fill the car oil to max

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

I was checking the level first. Then you have to wait for a few minutes to let the oil go to the bottom of the engine and then you could get a proper reading. I mention in the Comment section what amount for Mid Level and what for MAX Level. So it's up to you to decide how much oil you want to use... Thanks

Lauter Plastik drinnen!

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

Много пластмаса за съжаление...

If you don't do the service at mercedes you lose your warranty.

@projectathos

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to let you know but - someone told you a ONE BIG FAT LIE! 😢 My family has owned multiple german and other vehicles under warranty and I have serviced all of them and when we needed warranty work done, it was always done by the appropriate dealership with not a single problem. The Dealerahip/Stealerships tell you this Big Fat Lie to trick people to go to the Stealerships and leave their Bank accounts there! As long as the maintenance is done on time and with the appropriate approved by the manufacturers fluids and parts and also you have the paperwork to prove it NO ONE in USA can refuse you warranty for any reason! There are actually laws protecting the consumer for this reason! So sorry to sound rude but check yourself before you wreck yourself... Meaning check your facts before you say something this stupid because maybe the person sitting on the same table as you may actually know the actual truth... Sorry again... Thanks for your time anyway...

@melkonindjarabian4818

Жыл бұрын

Not true. Have records of when you did it and which brand filter and oil you used. Make sure it’s mercedes recommended Mobil 1 oil and a quality filter.

@radu2971

Жыл бұрын

The car has 2 year warranty , warranty is shit anyway

@cencio_1976

Жыл бұрын

BS.

@jhilladay

4 ай бұрын

Not true and I have a 2019 A220 and a 2022 C300 AMG Line