[hal]

Great video its good of you to take the time, Just a bit of information, In the comments below the video someone has said they used a oil filter tool 90mm 15 flutes, The DS 2.0L Diesel has a plastic oil filter housing which needs a 64mm 14 flutes oil filter tool.

 

[BFGDSMan]

Ok. As I said in the video I screwed it off by hand. If you are able, it would be good if you could add your info as a comment under the video?

 

[BFGDSMan]

Just to let you know I have now posted an additional video showing how the oil filter cartridge fits into place

As ever comments under the video on YouTube much appreciated.

 

[green genie]

If you are not prepared to have comments posted on this forum then you should NOT be promoting them here, and this applies also to the recent RE posting of the "Service reset video" or do you not wish the faults in that aired also.

 

[BFGDSMan]

I think you have missed the point. I really don't care what anybody says about my video's, however, not all YouTube watchers are forum members so it's better to link the comments to the video where they are posted.

Grateful though if you think I've made a mistake in the service reset video to show them here and publicly. Last time I looked it worked perfectly for all cars, less as it now appears for software modified late MY 17 and MY 18 cars ( which of course wasn't the case when it was originally filmed last October).

As I said before, if you are such an expert, make and post your own video(s) and show us all how it's done.

 

[BobbyBox]

I'd like to add my thanks to BFGDSMan. Your video was easy to follow and gave me the confidence to do my own interim oil changes on our DS. (services will still be done by dealer at present). I had even referenced it in a post on another thread on this forum, so its great to virtualy thank the person responsible!

I've also used Petronas for the oil but used the OEM parts for filter and sump plug+washer.

Our DS is a MY16 so does not have any service counter displayed on the instrument cluster at all. Only a software update prompted the vehicle to display a service required in x miles notification when you start up (blink and you'd miss it though). We do have the multi fault amber exclamation in a triangle icon to play "guess the fault". Thankfully, it only comes one these days when i run out of screen wash

BB

 

[BFGDSMan]

BB,

Always great to receive feedback, glad it has empowered you to dive in and have a go (and save yourself some money)! Although I have changed the oil on my car, it is a bit ridiculous to have to scrabble under a £47k+ car every 6 months and do, still it keeps my neighbours amused...

BFG

 

[S marty]

Get a merc and only change oil every 9 mth instead

 

[BFGDSMan]

Yes, by Mercedes as it won't need doing by me in between the official figures...

As has been commented in other places on the forum, if LR had told me it was an 12 months/12000 mile oil change I would accept the 9000 to 10000 mile interval I got as down to my driving style. When they say 24 months/21000 miles I expect that to be what I need to do, and indeed what I was looking forward to after swapping from my original 2.2d car (12 months/15000 miles BUT THAT'S ANOTHER THREAD.....

 

[S marty]

Touche

 

[NoDiscoSport]

Get a merc and only change oil every 9 mth instead

What does this have to do with the original topic? Post reported to moderators.

 

[NoDiscoSport]

Touche

I have reported the author of this post to the moderators for a violation of forum rules.

 

[S marty]

Bfds is complaining about changing oil every 6 months, I am pointing out his merc oil will only 9 mth intervals, not vastly different
No need for this thread to become a DS bashing event.

 

[BFGDSMan]

Bfds is complaining about changing oil every 6 months, I am pointing out his merc oil will only 9 mth intervals, not vastly different
No need for this thread to become a DS bashing event.

I am sorry, but I fear you have missed the point. I am only "complaining" about 6 months because that it is not what was promised. I have no issues with an oil change every 6 months - its all part of the territory of covering relatively high mileage. The point of the Merc is that 15000 miles WILL BE 15000 miles.

If I "bash the DS" it is based on the factual evidence of 3 cars and 3 and 1/2 years of cumulative ownership (covering MY 15, 16 and 17 production examples) that have seen a total of over 60000 miles of motoring and sadly included 4 breakdowns, 3 warranty claims, 3 extra oil changes and about 35 build quality faults that have needed to be rectified. It is not based on me making stuff up. If I could sing the DS's praises I would, but I can't. This forum (and indeed all forums for whatever subject) are about about discussing openly, objectively and honestly issues which contributors encounter on a daily basis so that the merits of the forum topic (in this case DS cars) can be discussed. Sadly I am not and will not be in the future the only non DS owner on this forum who have been forced to turn our backs on DS ownership due to a combination shockingly inferior ownership experience and dealer/manufacturere aftercare experience.

If your car is perfect then that is fantastic. I can only base my experience on the cars I have owned and run. Personally I would rather not bash the DS, it is a great package, with a high specification of standard equipment, good looks, extremely spacious and comfortable interior and is the very best towcar I have ever owned. None of this counts for anything if it has to keep going back to the garage for warranty and unscheduled service work.

Anyway before this thread ends up being moved/locked for straying away from the topic I shall draw stumps there - we shall just have to agree to disagree about the merits of DS ownership.

 

[BFGDSMan]

Touche

I have reported the author of this post to the moderators for a violation of forum rules.

No offence taken on my part

 

[S marty]

Not meaning to cause offence just wondered the major difference, is merc going to me on a service contract? otherwise youd be changing its oil on the drive too.

 

[BFGDSMan]

Cars not an a service plan as it's cheaper not to - we are lucky to have a service point just out of town (they don't retail but they are an official MB service point so all good from a guarantee perspective) from us that is 1/2 the price of the swanky MB chain in town.

Evidence so far from my wife's car is 2500 miles in 3 weeks (!!) and the service counter is on 13100 miles to service. Ad Blue is consistently going down at 1 litre per 500 miles.

 

[Henning]

Touche

I have reported the author of this post to the moderators for a violation of forum rules.

No offence taken on my part

Well said BFGDSMAN after all that's the important thing.

 

[richy]

Hi BFGDSMan

Just ordered my new DS as a tow car and will shortly be looking to fit a tow bar, so found your You Tube videos excellent.

Thinking ahead I'm wondering if I need to swap out the oil at approx 10k miles how would this affect my warranty. Did you impact your warranty when you changed your engine oil yourself between the two year service period ?

Richy

 

[green genie]

Hi Richy
You can change the oil/ filter when ever it suits you (and gives you reassurance), there is no compulsion to tell them, after all they (L.R.) only give info to you as and when it suits them, which is usually when they are cornered.
There are increasing numbers of non L.R. business"s available now which can do it for you if that is your choice rather than personally.