I've been reading up on some of the needs of the vehicles in terms of changing the oil (synthetic oil, dipstick pump, ect) and was wondering where would be the cheapest place to take it (more looking for a franchise or suggestion, not an exact place but I live in LA if anyone has an exact place) and around how much would it cost? Also, would it be too complicated to do myself if I got the tools for it?Where should I go to get my 2001 Mercedes ML320 oil changed and is it too complicated to do myself?
changing the oil is pretty simple. to do it yourself just buy a new oil filter, drain the oil by removing the oil plug, remove the old oil filter, install the new oil filter, put the oil plug back in, and add oil until it shows the proper oil level on the dipstick. Just make sure you don't run the car when there's no oil in it, it will damage the engine beyond repair within seconds if you start the car when there's no oil.
If you don't want to do it yourself, I suggest you steer clear of the quick-lube places. I've heard too many horror stories about places like Jiffy Lube. One of my coworkers had her car ruined because they didn't check the oil level and put in half of the required amount, which destroyed her engine. When I was younger they tried to trick me into paying for a transmission flush by lying to me about what my transmission fluid looked like. My dad found a wrench under the hood of his truck one time that a jiffy lube worker left behind.
I recommend you contact the dealership. They do the job right and they are usually pretty competitive on price. They want to get you in the habit of just going straight to them for repairs and maintenance. If you are comparing prices, make sure you are comparing the price for synthetic oil, most of the time the advertised price is for regular oil, and synthetic oil is extra. Where should I go to get my 2001 Mercedes ML320 oil changed and is it too complicated to do myself?
If you wanted cheap you shouldn't have gone for the Mercedes. Although it could be done anywhere, your best bet might be the dealer. It might be a bit higher, but they have the expertise to do it and do it right. And if by chance they find a problem they would have the tools and parts to fix it. Some of the inexpensive oil change places have been know to ruin drain plugs.Where should I go to get my 2001 Mercedes ML320 oil changed and is it too complicated to do myself?
It is very simple. A basic shop maual should show you where the drain and the filter are. Takes about 20 min start to finish. If you do it yourself, it should run you about $5 for the filter and around $2 a quart for the oil. Big savings over a chain place, and you get the piece of mind that it was done right.Where should I go to get my 2001 Mercedes ML320 oil changed and is it too complicated to do myself?
its easy go to the dealer
