S85 engine with two screw plugs (from 03/2007)

It is no longer necessary to read out the engine oil level.

Perform engine oil service only when engine is at normal operating temperature (>70 °C engine oil temperature).

Release screw plug (1) on oil filter cap (2).

Tightening torque, see "2AZ" under 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plug On Oil Filter Cap

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Release oil filter cap (2).

Tightening torque, see "2AZ" under 11 42 OIL FILTER AND PIPES .

Installation: 

Replace oil filter element and all sealing rings. 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, see "1AZ" under 11 13 OIL PAN .

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, see "1AZ" under 11 13 OIL PAN .

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Rings And Screws

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Carry out all tasks only when wearing oil-resistant, heat-resistant protective gloves incl. underarm protection, face guard and protective apron.

Fig 3: Opening Screw Plug With Socket And Long Extension

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Open screw plug (1) with socket and a long extension (2).

Tightening torque, see "1AZ" under 11 13 OIL PAN .

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring. 

Tilt long extension (1) with socket and screw plug in direction of arrow.

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Fig 4: Tilting Long Extension With Socket And Screw Plug

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Pour in SAE 10W-60 engine oil. See APPROVED ENGINE OILS .

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.

Start engine and run at idle until the engine oil temperature is ≥ 70 °C.

Press on-board computer button for longer than three seconds.

Determine the engine oil level again.