A mechanic is drawing attention online after showing exactly why oil changes for Mercedes cars are so costly.
Austen Regalado, a lubrication technician from South Carolina, posted a video on his TikTok profile to show how labor-intensive the oil change process is for a Mercedes-Benz GLS 450s.
“People say, ‘Wow, an oil change on a Mercedes, so expensive.’ Well, here’s why,” he said while showing the process of removing each small screw around the protective plate to access the drain plug and remove the oil.
Regalado’s video has already accumulated over 900,000 views and hundreds of comments from users impressed by the scene. “Can’t wait to weld the protective plates on my car for my next oil change,” joked one TikTok user.
According to a detailed study by FCP Euro, the cost of a Mercedes oil change at a dealership in the United States can range “between $180 and $450,” depending on the model, engine size, and region.
However, the GLS 450 and many other vehicles from the brand have this “protective plate” that must be removed before performing an oil change. This process is considered so labor-intensive that many workshops include the removal of the plate in the oil change cost.
@austen.regalado Oil change on a Mercedes! Yeah that’s why they charge more 🤣#mistakeswheremade #oilchangefail ♬ original sound – Austen Regalado
Photo and video: TikTok @austen.regalado. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
