Engine - Oil Evacuation Equipment

REF. NO. MBNA 00/65, 58/95

TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS

DATE: July 1997

SUBJECT:
ALL MODELS
OIL EVACUATION EQUIPMENT

Mercedes-Benz engines are designed to allow engine oil extraction from under the hood via the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube has an enlarged cross section and a formed extension at the top end. On the other side it ends a short distance from the oil pan bottom. Engine oil can be extracted using the dipstick tube.

Note:
Inserting tubular probes through the dipstick tube is NOT recommended.

Engine oil drain plugs will continue for the time being. although access to them may only be possible with the removal of engine compartment trim or noise encapsulation panels.

A pneumatic oil suction unit, manufactured by Deutsche Tecalemit in Germany, is approved by DBAG for use with M-B engines. The unit has recently been added to the MBNA Standard Equipment Program and is available for order in the USA via the sole importer/distributor: AGA, Inc. of Bettendorf, IA.





This portable unit (Figure 1) utilizes the suction principle via an air-powered piston pump. The engine oil extraction is accomplished by connecting a specialized Suction Adapter from the unit to the dipstick tube.

Additionally, a variety of flexible probes and fittings are also supplied for other oil removal applications e.g. power steering reservoir, rear axle, etc. Waste oil collected in the tank of the unit can be emptied using the unit's pump.

Features of this unit are as follows:

^ Portable and compact (21"x 40"x 35" W.H.D)

^ Cart mounted on 4 wheels (2 are locking castors).

^ 80 liter (21 gallon) waste oil tank (+ overflow indicator)

^ Adapters and fittings for other oil and non aggressive liquid removal applications.

^ Oil extraction rate @ 1.4 gal/min.

^ Automatic shut-off at the end of extraction cycle.

Note:
- Unit is powered by standard shop air supply. 87 PSI (6 Bar) min. pressure needed.

- Standard air coupling connector provided.





Equipment Ordering Information





AGA, Inc.
1041 Carriage Place Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722 USA
Phone: 1-888-8AGAINC (1-888-824-2462)
Fax: (319) 332-4793