If anybody has given their IS 200 SE an oil change I would appreciate any info / recommendation - if it was difficult etc. , any special tools required.

Is a ****** 2 get 2

Spoken like a true pro!

changing the oil's easy, it's the filter thats a pain in the a e, if you gan get one of those chain wrench thingy's it may be easier than the old screwdriver and hammer trick.

changing the oil is easy like others said its the filter that is the pain there is a special tool to get it off. the chain tool they sell in halfords dont work as you dont have enough room to manover it .

I have the long reach oil filter grips. They work well, changed my oil about 7 times now over the years and 4 litres is spot on for the amount.

Thanks for the info guys - was lazy and had a 100,000 mile service done with cambelt change but will change it every 6 months or 6,000 miles myself - have got a CD manual from ebay which helps.