What OIL are you running?

bimerbenzbently · 07-16-2012, 02:48 AM

Im running synthetic 0w-40 Mobil 1

I heard some people recommend Amsoil and Royal Purple and also to run something like 10w-40 or 5w-40

but i just go with what the dealer tells me

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FT-Performance · 07-16-2012, 03:01 AM

Stick with whats tried and true. Mobil 1 0w40.

Hasan Shaikh · 07-16-2012, 03:12 AM

Mobil1 0W-40 is the best.

Jon2007E63P30 · 07-16-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasan Shaikh

Mobil1 0W-40 is the best.

+1

FromM3toE55 · 07-16-2012, 03:49 AM

+2

newlyAMG · 07-16-2012, 06:41 AM

i think you're gonna head "M1 0W-40" from everyone. Good stuff, always available, maybe just change it a little more often if you wanna feel like you are doing good things for your car. I do ~7500 or so, which is about 3-4 mos for me

blackbenzz · 07-16-2012, 07:58 AM

My dealer switched to Mobil 1 5w40 a while ago

newlyAMG · 07-16-2012, 08:04 AM

Hm, I guess in the warmer areas and during the warmer months a 0W can be on the thin side. Do you know if Mobil1 5W-40 is still listed as "european car formula"? Does the little sub-name really matter?

moosejaw · 07-16-2012, 08:17 AM

Yes dealers now are using 5W40
Regardless Im using 0W40

Mozzini · 07-16-2012, 08:19 AM

Mobil 1 0-40 Euro

HeissRod · 07-16-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasan Shaikh

Mobil1 0W-40 is the best.

This

cij911 · 07-16-2012, 10:06 AM

0w-40 is what NEEDS to be run per factory....If you think changing the viscosity of the oil is a minor thing, think again. The 0 weight for start up is great (nice and thin to make sure everything is properly oiled) and there is no reason to change to a 5 weight (unless you are in an emergency pinch). Once the oil reaches temperature it is operating as a 40 weight.

bimerbenzbently · 07-16-2012, 10:25 AM

Mobile 1 it is, thanks for sharing your opinions

justinwrock · 07-16-2012, 11:05 AM

Shell Helix 5w50

07-16-2012, 03:49 AM	#5
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07-16-2012, 06:41 AM	#6
newlyAMG Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 198 Drives: 2007 E63 AMG	i think you're gonna head "M1 0W-40" from everyone. Good stuff, always available, maybe just change it a little more often if you wanna feel like you are doing good things for your car. I do ~7500 or so, which is about 3-4 mos for me __________________ 2007 E63 AMG, all stock PB of 12.34@114.24 mph, 1.89 60'

07-16-2012, 07:58 AM	#7
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07-16-2012, 08:04 AM	#8
newlyAMG Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 198 Drives: 2007 E63 AMG	Hm, I guess in the warmer areas and during the warmer months a 0W can be on the thin side. Do you know if Mobil1 5W-40 is still listed as "european car formula"? Does the little sub-name really matter? __________________ 2007 E63 AMG, all stock PB of 12.34@114.24 mph, 1.89 60'

07-16-2012, 08:17 AM	#9
moosejaw MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,921 Drives: none	Yes dealers now are using 5W40 Regardless Im using 0W40 __________________

07-16-2012, 03:01 AM	#2
FT-Performance Former Vendor of MBWorld Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: OHIO Posts: 637 Drives: FTP-E55///AMG	Stick with whats tried and true. Mobil 1 0w40.

07-16-2012, 03:12 AM	#3
Hasan Shaikh Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 179 Drives: E63s - AMG and M6	Mobil1 0W-40 is the best.

07-16-2012, 08:19 AM	#10
Mozzini Newbie 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 8 Drives: SL500 AMG, Hummer H3, RS/SS Camaro, Mustang 5.0	Mobil 1 0-40 Euro

07-16-2012, 10:06 AM	#12
cij911 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,127 Drives: one car at a time	0w-40 is what NEEDS to be run per factory....If you think changing the viscosity of the oil is a minor thing, think again. The 0 weight for start up is great (nice and thin to make sure everything is properly oiled) and there is no reason to change to a 5 weight (unless you are in an emergency pinch). Once the oil reaches temperature it is operating as a 40 weight.

07-16-2012, 10:25 AM	#13
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07-16-2012, 11:05 AM	#14
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