The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-size SUV available with engines ranging from 3.0 to 5.5 liters and six to eight cylinders, using diesel or required premium unleaded fuel. At Park Place Motorcars Arlington in Arlington, TX, an oil filter service helps keep the engine’s lubricating oil cleaner as it circulates. The service includes a filter matched to the engine actually fitted, a new drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one, and a leak check after the engine runs. Because a loaded filter can open its bypass valve and allow unfiltered oil to circulate, replacing the filter alongside the oil is an important part of routine maintenance.
What an oil filter replacement on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class involves
An oil filter replacement for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class begins with a filter matched to the engine’s specification. This matters because the GL-Class is offered with different engine configurations, including six- and eight-cylinder engines with displacement ranging from 3.0 to 5.5 liters. The correct filter is selected for the engine actually fitted rather than treated as a universal component.
During the service, the drain plug gasket or washer is also renewed where that engine uses one. This supports a proper seal when the drain plug is reinstalled. After the oil and filter work is completed, the engine is run and the filter seal is checked for leaks. That final check helps confirm that the filter and sealing surfaces are working together as intended.
When your 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is due for oil service, schedule service at Park Place Motorcars Arlington so the filter can be replaced alongside the oil.
Why the filter matters on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class uses engines ranging from 2,987 to 5,461 cc and six to eight cylinders across its model range. As oil circulates through an engine of this size and configuration, it carries away debris created during normal operation. The oil filter’s job is to hold that debris instead of allowing it to continue moving through the lubrication system.
A filter does not simply stop working when it becomes loaded. Its bypass valve opens, allowing oil to continue circulating, but that oil is then unfiltered. Put plainly, a loaded filter does not stop the engine getting oil; it stops the engine getting filtered oil. That can quietly reduce the protection the lubrication system is intended to provide.
For that reason, the filter should be replaced with the oil rather than stretched across two oil changes. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for this model year does not establish an interval stated here, so service timing should follow the vehicle’s maintenance information and service history. Replacing the filter with the oil keeps fresh oil from immediately passing through an already loaded filter.
Oil and filter service at Park Place Motorcars Arlington
Park Place Motorcars Arlington provides oil filter service for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class at 4201 Beltway Pl, Arlington, TX 76018. The visit is focused on the parts that matter to this service: a filter matched to the engine actually fitted, a new drain plug gasket or washer where applicable, and a leak check after the engine has run.
The GL-Class range includes diesel and premium-unleaded powertrains, six- to eight-cylinder engines, and displacement from 3.0 to 5.5 liters. Those differences make engine-specific filter matching important. A service appointment also gives the team an opportunity to consider the vehicle’s service history and the condition observed during the visit, without assuming that every GL-Class requires the same maintenance approach.
To arrange service in Arlington, schedule an appointment online or call 469-206-2671. Booking gets the filter matched to the engine actually fitted and replaced alongside the oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 common questions answered
Is the oil filter replaced every time a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has its oil changed?The oil filter should be replaced alongside the oil unless the vehicle’s maintenance guidance or service history indicates a different approach.
A filter holds debris carried away by the oil, and a loaded filter can open its bypass valve so oil circulates without filtration. Replacing it with the oil avoids carrying an already loaded filter into another service cycle. The appropriate timing should follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the vehicle’s service history.
Filter replacement accompanies the oil service.
Loaded filters can allow unfiltered oil to circulate.
Service history helps determine the maintenance decision.
What is included in an oil filter replacement on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?The service includes an engine-matched filter, a new drain plug gasket or washer where used, and a leak check after the engine runs.
The filter is selected for the engine actually fitted to the GL-Class. The sealing component is renewed where that engine uses one, then the engine is run so the filter seal can be checked for leaks. The filter is replaced alongside the oil rather than treated as a separate, delayed task.
Filter matched to the engine’s specification.
New drain plug gasket or washer where applicable.
Leak inspection at the filter seal after operation.
What happens if the oil filter on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is not replaced?A filter that loads with debris can open its bypass valve and let oil circulate without being filtered.
The engine continues receiving oil, but it may no longer receive oil that has passed through the filter. That change can happen quietly, without an immediate dramatic symptom. An oil-pressure warning, a noisier-than-usual engine, a filter that has gone beyond the oil-change interval, or oil that darkens quickly after a change are reasons to arrange an inspection.
Debris remains held by an increasingly loaded filter.
The bypass valve may permit unfiltered oil flow.
Inspection can consider symptoms and service history.
Does a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class need a specific oil filter?Yes, the filter is matched to the engine fitted, and filters are not interchangeable across engines.
The GL-Class range includes six- to eight-cylinder engines with displacement from 3.0 to 5.5 liters, or 2,987 to 5,461 cc. Those engine differences are why the filter must be selected for the specific engine rather than assumed to fit every vehicle in the model range. The service uses the filter matched to the engine actually fitted.
Engine configurations range from six to eight cylinders.
Displacement ranges from 2,987 to 5,461 cc.
Filter selection is based on the engine fitted.
Can the oil be changed on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class without changing the filter?An oil change can be performed separately, but replacing the filter alongside the oil keeps a loaded filter from carrying into the next service.
The filter captures debris carried by the oil. Once it loads, its bypass valve opens and oil circulates unfiltered, so fresh oil passing through that filter may not receive the intended filtration. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and the vehicle’s service history determine the appropriate maintenance plan, but the described service replaces the filter with the oil.
Fresh oil does not restore a loaded filter’s capacity.
The bypass valve can permit unfiltered circulation.
Maintenance decisions should consider service history.
How do I book an oil and filter service at Park Place Motorcars Arlington?You can schedule an appointment online or call Park Place Motorcars Arlington at 469-206-2671.
The service is available at 4201 Beltway Pl, Arlington, TX 76018. Booking gets the filter matched to the engine actually fitted, along with a new drain plug gasket or washer where applicable and a leak check after the engine runs. Bring the vehicle’s service history if you have it so the maintenance discussion can be specific to the GL-Class.
Schedule online through the service scheduler.
Call 469-206-2671 for Park Place Motorcars Arlington.
