2013 Mercedes Benz C300 Engine oil drain plug

2013 MERCEDES BENZ C300
23,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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Does this car have an engine oil drain plug? 2013 is the first year for this new engine, and I have been unable to find a drain plug for the engine oil.
I have removed the plastic panel under the engine, and if there is a drain plug there for the engine oil I haven't been able to spot it.
Nov 30, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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THIS IS MIKE
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There is no engine oil drain plug on this engine, the oil must be removed with a fluid evacuator like the Mityvac model MV7400 that uses a small hose inserted into the dipstick tube and creates a vacuum by using a hand pump to draw the oil out of the pan.

Here is a video showing how to change the oil and filter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DAT8bSpYw
Dec 4, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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There actually is one. No need for the pump.

Remove the front skid plate and it's right here. 13mm bolt. Be sure to replace the crush washer.
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May 31, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Nice info! I did not know this car had a drain plug.
Jun 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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