Hi all,
I'm doing a little work on my mother's 1985 500 SEL. I like to change the oil. Just bought the oil filter and it's not a screw in type, it's a canister lype. I never install one of these so let me ask a few simple questions.

I believe I've located the oil filter on the left side of the engine. The oil seems to be encase in the metal canister housing. I'm assuming all I have to do is remove the screw on top and then remove the oil filter and replace a new one. I'm curious to know if there are any surprises that I should be aware of when openning the canister housing. Are there any spring under tension that I should be aware of. Any, suggestion would be appreciated. I just don't want to mess up this simple task.

 

nothing to it ..just take bolt out ..nothings going to jump out at you

 

Huh? You're not going to tell him about that oily gremlin that jumps out and bites you on your face?