Comments - HELP>>>>>Oil Change Time - 451 smart fortwo 2010-08-15T10:20:19Z http://www.451s.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1912846%3ABlogPost%3A54774&xn_auth=no Also, my Mercedes dealer reco… tag:www.451s.com,2009-01-24:1912846:Comment:55629 2009-01-24T21:06:48.721Z Smarts Also, my Mercedes dealer recommends changing out the brass washer every time you remove the drain plug. I bought a few for $2 ea when I got my filter. The Mitsubishi part number for the filter is 1230A040.<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/sRRqaOlk12tykjoyGlU31zMA2nf6x5IK2k5XMKP5uiNmbUSAvggxmKWHhQlGg00mkevaS6B7K*5UEfNnilYUIfeLypUtseW*/IMG_0037.JPG" alt="" width="1200" height="1600"/></p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p>… Also, my Mercedes dealer recommends changing out the brass washer every time you remove the drain plug. I bought a few for $2 ea when I got my filter. The Mitsubishi part number for the filter is 1230A040.<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/sRRqaOlk12tykjoyGlU31zMA2nf6x5IK2k5XMKP5uiNmbUSAvggxmKWHhQlGg00mkevaS6B7K*5UEfNnilYUIfeLypUtseW*/IMG_0037.JPG" alt="" width="1200" height="1600"/></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/sRRqaOlk12uAAxlkgD21*Q7F*yGt9sV5elhwYx*RKwdiClOSCkiErFzJjEn5a*yMMcBf47Kx3mUzZf4kz0VLYMLWhYXa6RXm/IMG_0038.JPG" alt="" width="1200" height="1600"/></p> for the older model 450 cdi i… tag:www.451s.com,2009-01-09:1912846:Comment:54782 2009-01-09T10:13:31.697Z robm for the older model 450 cdi in canada where are people buying the mobil 1 0w40 full synthetic oil? I cannot seem to find it anywhere.... for the older model 450 cdi in canada where are people buying the mobil 1 0w40 full synthetic oil? I cannot seem to find it anywhere.... the dealer will stick you for… tag:www.451s.com,2009-01-09:1912846:Comment:54780 2009-01-09T08:43:40.288Z mr bad example the dealer will stick you for $16 for the filter (i just got whacked for $70 for front wiper blades) better off going to advance. when pulling the plug, there is a screen assembly attached to it, about 1-1/2 inches long, just be aware of that when taking it out. smart recommends 10,000 mile intervals, i did my first change at 5000 miles. you can use 5W-30 mobil one, i'm running that now, depends on how cold your winters are and how hot are your summers. if you're in the far north or south 0W-40… the dealer will stick you for $16 for the filter (i just got whacked for $70 for front wiper blades) better off going to advance. when pulling the plug, there is a screen assembly attached to it, about 1-1/2 inches long, just be aware of that when taking it out. smart recommends 10,000 mile intervals, i did my first change at 5000 miles. you can use 5W-30 mobil one, i'm running that now, depends on how cold your winters are and how hot are your summers. if you're in the far north or south 0W-40 is best, but in most of the US you can get by with 5W-30. Hi Bob, You could go to Advan… tag:www.451s.com,2009-01-09:1912846:Comment:54778 2009-01-09T03:06:56.029Z Not so smart Hi Bob, You could go to Advance Auto Parts and get the Bosch # 3300, or your smart dealer for the OEM smart oil filter. Also you will need 3.5 qts. of Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic motor oil. And a wrench for the drain plug 24mm or 15/16". Be carfull because there is a screen on the drain plug. I don't know it can fall offf so just watch for it. Good Luck with your first oil change. Hi Bob, You could go to Advance Auto Parts and get the Bosch # 3300, or your smart dealer for the OEM smart oil filter. Also you will need 3.5 qts. of Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic motor oil. And a wrench for the drain plug 24mm or 15/16". Be carfull because there is a screen on the drain plug. I don't know it can fall offf so just watch for it. Good Luck with your first oil change.