How to Change Oil on a Mercedes-Benz M276

Is your Mercedes-Benz exhaust blowing dark smoke? Is there a knocking sound on your engine, and does it have an irregular texture? Learn how to fix the problem by changing the oil in your Mercedes-Benz with an M276 engine, installed on C43 AMG, SLC43 AMG, and GLC43 AMG.

What you will need

• Engine Oil
  • Recommended Mobil1 0W-40
  • Capacity: ~7 quarts | L

• Oil Filter Part #: A2761800009
• Mercedes Oil Filter Tool 74mm
• 3/8″ ratchet wrench
• 6″ extension
• Metric Socket Set
  • 8mm, 13mm, 21mm socket
• Torque wrench
• Flathead screwdriver
• Ramps
• Drain Pan
• Funnel

Procedure

1. Drive your Mercedes AMG up on a ramp.
   

Secure the rear wheels with wheel chocks.

Support the vehicle with jack stands. Never get under a vehicle that is not supported properly by jack stands.

Make sure to engage the parking brakes.

Pull the hood release under the dashboard on the driver’s side. You should hear the hood pop open.

Press up on the hood latch at the front and lift the hood.

Remove the splash guard from under the engine. Eight 8mm screws need to be removed to drop the splash shield.

Locate the 13mm drain bolt at the bottom of the oil drain pan.

Place the drain pan under the engine. Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain thoroughly.

Replace the copper washer on the drain bolt. If you don’t see the copper washer on the drain bolt, it may be stuck on the drain pan. Replacing and installing a new copper washer is important to avoid leaks.

Remove the engine cover to expose the oil filter.

Remove it using a Mercedes filter wrench or oil filter pliers. Carefully pull up the filter housing. Keep a rag nearby to wipe off any drips.
Replace the oil filter o-rings using a small flathead screwdriver.

Press the new filter fully into the filter housing.

Install the oil filter housing back in the engine by hand. Next, torque the oil filter to 25Nm.

Install the drain bolt by hand, then torque it to 30 Nm.
Watch the video on how to perform this step.

Remove the engine oil cap and add 6.5 quarts of oil. Wait at least five minutes for the oil to settle, then check the engine oil level. Add oil as needed to bring it to the recommended range.
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Check for oil leaks.

Additional Notes

Recommended Oil Change Interval

• Typical: Every 10,000 -12,500 miles

Torque Specifications

• Oil drain bolt: 40Nm
• Oil filter: 25 Nm

Applications

• Mercedes-AMG C 43
• Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
• Mercedes-AMG GLC 43
• Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe

Notes

• Check the engine oil level regularly.
• The engine may lose (burn) up to 1 qt of oil between changes.
• Only use approved oil and filter as recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
• Before resetting the service reminder, perform all maintenance tasks for the corresponding service.

We hope you found this guide helpful. Check out our other troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.

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