2013 Solera Oil Change

[Lcblick]

Hi,
I saw some previous threads about saving some cash and doing the oil changes yourselves, so I took your advice. I ordered:

Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40, which is according to MB Specs.

Amazon.com: Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-40 - 1 Quart Bottle (Case of 6): Automotive

Does anyone know what size Filter it takes and if one brand is better than another?

Much appreciated.

[Nats]

I used the Mann HU 821 X Metal-Free Oil Filter with the Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Formula M oil.

I believe the Mann filters are the OEM filter for Mercedes.

Make sure you have a drain pan large enough!

[Lcblick]

Thanks for the info. When I put that filter into Amazon though, it tells me that it doesn't fit my 2013 Sprinter 3500.

[Nats]

I got the info directly off of the Mann filter website. I wouldn't trust Amazon.

https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodk...tlg_subpage=02

You may also want to check that oil, I don't have time right now to research it thoroughly but from the Valvoline web site you may want to look into their MST oil for the Mercedes diesel with dpf.

[Still Kickin]

You will also need a filter wrench (the ones that plug into a rachet work fine) which are also available online. Make sure your oil meets spec 51 as well. Lots of posts on proper oil on this forum. Good luck.

[Lcblick]

Thanks all. The Valvoline mentioned above meets the specs and was on sale until the end of April at Advance Auto parts for $5.49 a quart. The whole job with filter will cost me around $100.