What oil to use? Confused after searching.
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What oil to use? Confused after searching.
I have searched and i constantly see differences in opinion on what oil to use. I know Mobil 1 synthetic. But 0W40 or 5W40 and does it have to be formula M??? Please advise.
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"Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40 und SAE 5W-40 engine oils are allowed !"
Here is the link to the oil on Mobil's site recommended for our cars.
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/m.../mobil-1#0W-40
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This is a well worn discussion. MB specification 223.2 attached leads you to spec. 229.5 http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html that lists approved oils, and to a footnote stating:
"Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40 und SAE 5W-40 engine oils are allowed !"
Here is the link to the oil on Mobil's site recommended for our cars.
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/m.../mobil-1#0W-40
Regards,
Joe
"Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40 und SAE 5W-40 engine oils are allowed !"
Here is the link to the oil on Mobil's site recommended for our cars.
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/m.../mobil-1#0W-40
Regards,
Joe
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Available at Walmart, cheap: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W...5-qt./23636902
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Liqui moly 5w40 Leichtlauf.
So far no knocking noise after start up like with mobile1 0w40.
Liqui moly is also the winner in several tests.
So far no knocking noise after start up like with mobile1 0w40.
Liqui moly is also the winner in several tests.
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I did the same when I thought it was on approved list. It is approved to 229.51, while our cars specify 229.5. Recently, it appeared Mobil had also dropped the 5W-40 from their product line, but the attached shows it's still offered and meets 229.51, not 229.5. I'm switching to the regular 0W-40 at next change. It's much cheaper here in the States as well.
https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us...ecs-guide.ashx
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https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us...ecs-guide.ashx
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Use M1 0W40, You'll burn a little more of it at startup, but it will protect your engine considerably better. Besides, AFAIK the M1 5W40 Formula M is no longer made.
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You should drain the oil cooler as well since you have the facilities. You will need ~ 10 quarts/liters. Get new seal rings for the drain pugs. The oil cooler takes an aluminum seal ring and the sump a copper ring so you will need 2 different rings. Not a bad job at all.
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Why on Earth would you put an unapproved oil in your car in the first place? I am really perpelexed by people who think they know better than the AMG engineers who designed it and keep testing these things what is better for their engine...
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Hopefully not unless the M156 has exposed brass parts (there are numerous reports of brass engine parts and transmission synchros falling apart after ~1500 miles on Royal Purple). I would get it changed ASAP with an approved 229.5 oil because Royal Purple is about as bad as oils get.
Why on Earth would you put an unapproved oil in your car in the first place? I am really perpelexed by people who think they know better than the AMG engineers who designed it and keep testing these things what is better for their engine...
Why on Earth would you put an unapproved oil in your car in the first place? I am really perpelexed by people who think they know better than the AMG engineers who designed it and keep testing these things what is better for their engine...
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I'm not vouching for RP but just because an oil wasn't submitted for MB approval doesn't mean it's no good...
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Google "royal purple engine failure" and you'll see just how good it is.
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