I4 Emira Turbo/AMG DIY oil changes?

[boisecrawfords]

Thanks for the tip, do you have any pictures to share?

I posted pics and a video just a couple posts up. Has everything you need. Simple and easy to DIY.

 

[1031ent]

I just got my car today with the same problem, how did you fix it?

Many dealerships have a funny interpretation of the oil readings. They like to put 5.3 quarts of oil. My car is happiest at 6.5 quarts and is still below the max.

 

[F1 SML8R]

Just finished my 1k oil change, so easy! Here are some pics, plan about 90 mins. You don't need to remove the diffusor, the metal panel is slid backwards to remove the front from the dovetail, then forward to slide it out. Great news that I cut my filter apart and only minor, small metal flakes.
Tools:
7mm socket
10mm socket
6mm allen wrench (socket-style recommended, easier than using an allen wrench)
Impact drill
27mm short socket (for oil filter housing)
Funnel

Consumables:
Filter + housing o-ring
Drain plug compression washer
7qts oil

Thanks for the detailed listing. However, I wanted to clarify what you used the 6mm allen "socket style" wrench for? I'm assuming you used it for the oil sump drain plug? If so, I think it's important to note it is in fact a T40 Torx bit and not an allen wrench. I'm assuming you leveraged an allen wrench because you didn't have the Torx bit? Just sharing so others don't get confused.

 

[bman6074]

Here's a thread someone did a nice step-by-step on changing the oil on an I4

i4 DIY Oil Change

Ok, so there is no consolidated step by step DIY for the i4 so I did one this weekend. So I thought I would do a DIY guide. It's not hard or technical but maybe this will empower the owner on the fence. 1. Obtain replacement filter, crush washer and filter O-ring. I got mine from my local...

www.emiraforum.com

 

[boisecrawfords]

Thanks for the detailed listing. However, I wanted to clarify what you used the 6mm allen "socket style" wrench for? I'm assuming you used it for the oil sump drain plug? If so, I think it's important to note it is in fact a T40 Torx bit and not an allen wrench. I'm assuming you leveraged an allen wrench because you didn't have the Torx bit? Just sharing so others don't get confused.

As I recall it was for the drain plug. Yours may be a torx, but if you look at the closeup of my drain plug it is a standard allen.

 

[F1 SML8R]

As I recall it was for the drain plug. Yours may be a torx, but if you look at the closeup of my drain plug it is a standard allen.

Thanks for confirming and obviously you saw yours "in person" (so, I'm sure you are correct), but in your pic, it looks like a Torx bit. I can confirm, mine was 100% a "Torx" bit, not allen.

I'm curious, for anyone else that has done the oil on their "i4 Turbo" Emira, Standard allen or torx bit for your drain plug?

 

[Nelumbo nucifera]

Thanks for confirming and obviously you saw yours "in person" (so, I'm sure you are correct), but in your pic, it looks like a Torx bit. I can confirm, mine was 100% a "Torx" bit, not allen.

I'm curious, for anyone else that has done the oil on their "i4 Turbo" Emira, Standard allen or torx bit for your drain plug?

Did an oil change recently. Definitely a torx bit. I took my 2.0 to the agent at 1500 kms for its first oil change, despite their insistence that newly run in AMG engines do not need a 1500 km change. With persistence they agreed to do it, for a price…….. of course. I did the next (recent) service and believe the agent never did change the oil or filter at the 1500 mark.
Why do I say so? The sump plug was torqued so hard, I stripped the ridiculous torx equiped sump plug, even though I seated the torx tool in as far as possible. I believe it was the original plug installed and tightened beyond belief as some suggest the factory does. I am about to get rid of that OME drain plug and replace if with a usual hex head sump plug.

The other ridiculous idea by AMG is the lack of an oil dipstick. Without a dipstick, there is no way we can tell if new engine oil has been installed, which I could not prove, by a check of oil colour on a non existent dip stick. Further, if a small amount of oil needs to be withdrawn despite a carefully measured re-fill amount, but because the electronic oil reader says so, it’s a case of raising the car, loosening a zillion bolts from the under floor pan, and drawing out of the sump any oil excess.
A dipstick orifice, allows insertion of a vacuum fluid tube. But the university trained nerd, doesn’t think about such practical needs, do they.
Ok, Ive had my grizzle. Just as well our great little Emira’s fill our minds with much greater upbuilding positive thoughts.

 

[docron]

As I recall it was for the drain plug. Yours may be a torx, but if you look at the closeup of my drain plug it is a standard allen.

Looking at your photo, yours is definitely a Torx too.

 

[F1 SML8R]

Looking at your photo, yours is definitely a Torx too.

Well the good news is, if you don't have the Torx bit, apparently a 6mm allen wrench socket style is a great compromise "in a pinch".

 

[sk8nSam]

I just changed the oil in my 2024 AMG Turbo Emira (1 year, 5K miles). My drain plug takes a 6mm allen wrench socket. No doubt about it.

FWIW, I can see how you could really mess up the plug by trying to open it with a torx bit.

 

[Lotus F1]

Just wanted to step in and say thanks... I've decided to do this on my own. Has anyone DYI the first service and inspection?

 

[Nelumbo nucifera]

Just wanted to step in and say thanks... I've decided to do this on my own. Has anyone DYI the first service and inspection?

As posted up above, I, like others have undertaken the oil and filter change. May I suggest you obtain a new spare sump drain plug and washer to have handy. The factory installed plug it appears, is tightened beyond reason and a number of people have ruined the ridiculous Torx key way. Even better, obtaining an external hex head plug (as pictured in a pst above) removes any future damage.
Regarding warranty, if you have an acquaintance who has a mechanics qualification and is prepared to observe and sign a declaration that all work using genuine parts (filter obtainable via Mercedes), then your warranty has a better chance of staying intact.

 

[Lotus F1]

Cool , I actually orders the valvomax plug to replace it with

 

[F1 SML8R]

As posted up above, I, like others have undertaken the oil and filter change. May I suggest you obtain a new spare sump drain plug and washer to have handy. The factory installed plug it appears, is tightened beyond reason and a number of people have ruined the ridiculous Torx key way. Even better, obtaining an external hex head plug (as pictured in a pst above) removes any future damage.
Regarding warranty, if you have an acquaintance who has a mechanics qualification and is prepared to observe and sign a declaration that all work using genuine parts (filter obtainable via Mercedes), then your warranty has a better chance of staying intact.

Definitely have a spare ready. Also, it seems that when new, a 6mm hex head socket may in fact be the better tool to remove/install the oil sump drain plug (even though it is a Torx head). In any case, have that spare ready because it is absolutely over-torqued from the factory.

 

[Lotus F1]

Definitely have a spare ready. Also, it seems that when new, a 6mm hex head socket may in fact be the better tool to remove/install the oil sump drain plug (even though it is a Torx head). In any case, have that spare ready because it is absolutely over-torqued from the factory.

I got the Valvomax plug to replace the original plug.