Where is the oil drain plug and oil filter located on a mercedes benz ml 430?

The filter is on top of the engine, very easy to reach.


It's on the driver side right in front of the oil filler cap. It's the black cap with multiple flats on it. Unscrew that cover and the filter is underneath. Your new filter will come with a set of new rubber seals for the cover.


Drain plug is under the truck but you have to remove the black plastic cover first thats under the engine. Drain plug is mounted sideways in the oilpan. You need a 15mm wrench for it.


Truck is high enough that you don't have to jack it up.Where is the oil drain plug and oil filter located on a mercedes benz ml 430?
It's designed so that the old oil can be pumped out the dipstick tube. This requires a vacuum tank, like an Oil Boy or Topsider. Taking the belly pan out is the hard wajy to do it.





Here is an illustrated guide showing the CORRECT procedure:





http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/OilFil鈥?/a>





After changing the oil, you should reset the service reminder system. The procedure for this is documented in your owner's manual.Where is the oil drain plug and oil filter located on a mercedes benz ml 430?
it's actually a 13mm wrench for the drain plug