What Oil you running
09-01-2015, 11:17 AM
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What Oil you running
whos running what oil in there w211 im running Mobil1 0-w40 dealer calls for 5w-30 an MBZ genuine parts calls for 5-w40... im also running a z-max additive as well anyone else running the same set up as me???? had another post worded differently but idk where it went hahahaha
09-02-2015, 12:14 AM
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5w30 Valvoline Synpower which is on approved Merc list in my E500. ; 0w40 Mobil 1 in my AMG.
09-02-2015, 02:07 AM
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I run Mobil1 0W-40 European Car Formula. The dealers, at least here in Colorado, used to use 0W-40 until very recently, when the standard (according to them and my independent mechanic) was changed to 5W-40, as 0W-40 is too viscous/light at start up and in some higher performance engines causes lifter bleed down (https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post5468629), as answered by the AMG private lounge. Don't think that's a concern for the M272 in your car or my M273, but I always think running the higher weight oil is probably a better idea (the 40 I am referring to) as I drive my car hard. While heavier oil can reduce top end horsepower, marginally, I think it's safer.
Then again, any engine on the approved engine oil list is suitable. I just tend to stick with Mobil1 since I am of the opinion they make the best synthetic around, and 0W-40 is readily available at Walmart for $25 in 5qt jugs I use to change my oil every 5-7k. Just to add, I use the OEM filter from the dealership which has Mercedes packaging, but I'm pretty sure it's just a Mobil 1™ Extended Performance Oil Filter since it's exactly the same price as the oil filter they offer at Advanced Auto Parts.
Then again, any engine on the approved engine oil list is suitable. I just tend to stick with Mobil1 since I am of the opinion they make the best synthetic around, and 0W-40 is readily available at Walmart for $25 in 5qt jugs I use to change my oil every 5-7k. Just to add, I use the OEM filter from the dealership which has Mercedes packaging, but I'm pretty sure it's just a Mobil 1™ Extended Performance Oil Filter since it's exactly the same price as the oil filter they offer at Advanced Auto Parts.
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09-03-2015, 10:14 PM
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Same here, Mobil 1 0w40, but I also got some Castrol 0w40 and will use that next time unless I pick up more Mobil 1 at Walmart. They're having a $12 rebate again on a 5 quart jug, $15 if you get a Mobil 1 oil filter with it.
