Oil change on an 06 SL500

WOOCHOW · 08-05-2006, 12:28 PM

is it possible to use an oil extractor to do an oil change on a North American spec SL500. This car has no dipstick-where would you stick the tube to get the oil out of the pan? the filter cannister?

Alx · 08-05-2006, 12:34 PM

Well im no expert, but on my CL55, and my friends SL55 we both used Mobil to change the oil int he cars, and simply bought in our own filters, i guess they used standard tools, i didnt see them get too sophisticated nor creative. My guess is you might be able to get it done plain and simple.

I dont know if '06's are different or special in any way specifically towards the question your asking about, wish i could be more of service... Best of calling a local MB dealer and just ask a service rep to answer your question. Best way to get the right response for sure. Dont want to make any mistakes on that sweet ride!

donau · 08-05-2006, 02:50 PM

I also don't have that knowledge but would be interested in hearing how you did it, so please keep us posted. I'd like to know how you drained it and more importantly, how did you know when you had the correct amount of oil there? (Since there is no dipstick)

Gullwing · 09-12-2006, 11:55 PM

Yes you can remove the oil with an oil extractor. The dipstick tube in on the back side of the engine on the right side, you can see it real easy if remove the air filter housing.

08-05-2006, 12:28 PM	#1
WOOCHOW Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NORWICH, CT Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oil change on an 06 SL500 is it possible to use an oil extractor to do an oil change on a North American spec SL500. This car has no dipstick-where would you stick the tube to get the oil out of the pan? the filter cannister?

08-05-2006, 12:34 PM	#2
Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Oil change on an 06 SL500 Well im no expert, but on my CL55, and my friends SL55 we both used Mobil to change the oil int he cars, and simply bought in our own filters, i guess they used standard tools, i didnt see them get too sophisticated nor creative. My guess is you might be able to get it done plain and simple. I dont know if '06's are different or special in any way specifically towards the question your asking about, wish i could be more of service... Best of calling a local MB dealer and just ask a service rep to answer your question. Best way to get the right response for sure. Dont want to make any mistakes on that sweet ride!

08-05-2006, 02:50 PM	#3
donau Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 1,322 Thanks: 194 Thanked 81 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Oil change on an 06 SL500 I also don't have that knowledge but would be interested in hearing how you did it, so please keep us posted. I'd like to know how you drained it and more importantly, how did you know when you had the correct amount of oil there? (Since there is no dipstick)

09-12-2006, 11:55 PM	#4
Gullwing Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Thanks: 7 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Oil change on an 06 SL500 Yes you can remove the oil with an oil extractor. The dipstick tube in on the back side of the engine on the right side, you can see it real easy if remove the air filter housing.

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