rocky raccoon
Veteran Member
I know reams have been written on this already but I did it for the first time today and want to pass my experience on.
My previous ride (1983 MB 300CD) had two changeable filters and a hand pump to bleed the system. This car as you all know has one filter and no means of pumping pressure up and air out. I read all about the software required to do such a simple task and could not make myself believe in it. After reviewing a couple of YouTube videos, I just went for that method (sort of) and it worked perfectly.
I simply pulled the old filter, suctioned the canister and wiped it out then filled it to the overflowing brim with Liqumoly Diesel Purge. Inserted the new filter very slowly, letting it absorb as much as it could, then topped it off and replaced the lid. The car started right up as eager to go as ever. Quick leak check and a test drive.
I found it easier than my old Benz. What in Hell is all that software about for a simple filter change?
My previous ride (1983 MB 300CD) had two changeable filters and a hand pump to bleed the system. This car as you all know has one filter and no means of pumping pressure up and air out. I read all about the software required to do such a simple task and could not make myself believe in it. After reviewing a couple of YouTube videos, I just went for that method (sort of) and it worked perfectly.
I simply pulled the old filter, suctioned the canister and wiped it out then filled it to the overflowing brim with Liqumoly Diesel Purge. Inserted the new filter very slowly, letting it absorb as much as it could, then topped it off and replaced the lid. The car started right up as eager to go as ever. Quick leak check and a test drive.
I found it easier than my old Benz. What in Hell is all that software about for a simple filter change?