Is correct oil spec for 2001 S600 W220 0W40 Mobil 1, please?
03-23-2015, 09:33 AM
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Is correct oil spec for 2001 S600 W220 0W40 Mobil 1, please?
Is 0W40 really correct? I have paid to have the oil changed up until now but I want to start doing it myself since they pump it out from the top anyway and since the oil filter is on top of the engine. Best regards, Bo
03-23-2015, 10:55 AM
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Bo I have been using Mobil 1 0W40 for years on my Mercedes. It will take about 8.5 quarts. However, I always put in 8 quarts, run it a couple of days and check again and replenish if necessary. You can buy the Mobil 1 0W40 at Walmart for less than $25 for the five quart container.
I also use the vacuum process since I have seen the dealers do it.
I also use the vacuum process since I have seen the dealers do it.
03-23-2015, 11:19 AM
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Interesting fact:
My factory owned dealership does not use or sell Mobil 0W-40 anymore, only 5W-40 (as per their MB approval specs, which I reviewed with them to be sure).
My factory owned dealership does not use or sell Mobil 0W-40 anymore, only 5W-40 (as per their MB approval specs, which I reviewed with them to be sure).
03-23-2015, 06:19 PM
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According to the factory approved service products the following oils are approved in MB Sheet 229.1/229.3 for the S Class gasoline engine:
1- Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula.......OW-40
2- Castrol Syntec...........5W-40
3- Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula......5W-40
4- Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula.....5W-40
5- 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil.....5W-40
It is up to you but I would just buy the Mobil 1 0W-40 European formula which meets the MB specs. Buy the European Formula.
1- Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula.......OW-40
2- Castrol Syntec...........5W-40
3- Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula......5W-40
4- Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula.....5W-40
5- 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil.....5W-40
It is up to you but I would just buy the Mobil 1 0W-40 European formula which meets the MB specs. Buy the European Formula.
03-24-2015, 03:33 AM
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Keep in mind, you have a S600 which requires more oil. 9.5 Quarts i believe. I too have been using 0w-40 Mobil 1 for my S class. It works great!. For the M137 engine i dont think theres an oil dipstick, and you shouldn't trust the electronic measurement either. Siphon the old oil out from the filter port and put in the exact amount plus a little bit more, as the engine will burn the oil. But its best go buy an oil dipstick from Mercedes.
03-24-2015, 09:48 AM
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Keep in mind, you have a S600 which requires more oil. 9.5 Quarts i believe. I too have been using 0w-40 Mobil 1 for my S class. It works great!. For the M137 engine i dont think theres an oil dipstick, and you shouldn't trust the electronic measurement either. Siphon the old oil out from the filter port and put in the exact amount plus a little bit more, as the engine will burn the oil. But its best go buy an oil dipstick from Mercedes.
You are better off underfilling by 1 qt, the MFD will tell you when when more is needed.
Do not overfill!
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03-25-2015, 01:37 PM
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I use the OW 40 from mobile one is my s 430 for the past 2 years and ive never had an engine problem with the car whatsoever , I also get it cheap at walmart
03-25-2015, 02:13 PM
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