polly63

Hi guys

i was wondering why MB does not do an oil change after first 2000km (break in). I had an M3 before my 63 and i had to take in for the oil change after break in. any comments?

PoliticalIcon

I believe it's because te motor is pre-broken in from the factory. (engine dyno). It's everything else that needs to be broken in such as trans., diff etc.. I think that's also the reason our break in period is relatively short at 1k miles or 1620 km.

jobee

yes, i agree that the engine are broken in at the factory that is why the oil change interval is longer then usual...

but I changed mine at 5000kms

CELLryuu

this is my second go around with a c63 and the first rodeo i changed the oil at 2000 miles just for peace of mind. when i looked at the oil.......it didnt look like it need to be changed at all.

there are differences of opinion on this board about this subject. some will say that they have experienced alot of metal shavings in the oil filter on the first oil change and others will say....thats what an oil filter is for.

i personally am at 3000 miles on my new c63 and im not planning on getting an oil change as of now. but, im really busy right now traveling and stuff and i may get an oil change sometime between now and 10,000 miles if its convenient. at about $250, peace of mind for that much on an oil change is worth it.

so, basically, it comes down to weather you trust your instincts or mercedes benz's recommendations.

cheers

khmergod

Did my first change at 1k miles. Doing my first year service A. Odom is at 5900. My technician trolled me by telling me to come to the lift to look under it. He then tells me I already need new rears.