Where is the oil filter located in the GLC?
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The oil filter in the GLC is located beneath the fuel tank. The functions of the oil filter are: 1. To reduce the frictional resistance between moving components in the engine and minimize part wear; 2. To filter out impurities, gum, and moisture from the engine oil. Oil filters can be categorized by filtration efficiency into: oil strainers, primary oil filters, and secondary oil filters. The GLC is a mid-size SUV with the following dimensions: length 4764mm, width 1898mm, height 1642mm, wheelbase 2973mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 66 liters. It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 145kW.
Friends who have driven the Mercedes-Benz GLC may have noticed that its oil filter is quite uniquely hidden—not underneath the chassis but at the top of the engine bay. Just pop open the hood, and you'll spot it near the windshield side, covered by a black plastic cap. That's the filter housing. Last time I helped my neighbor replace it, a simple twist with a specialized wrench was enough to remove the filter. But a word of caution: never attempt this right after turning off the engine—it gets extremely hot. The design is clever, allowing filter changes without lifting the car, but beginners should still wear gloves to avoid oil spills onto belts or wiring, which could cause serious issues.
