PoonerElRay

My engine oil indicator is fine. I manually checked the level with the dipstick and it's fine too. I was wondering whether I should buy a few bottles to store in my house or should I wait until I really need it to buy it.

Secondly, what's the kind of oil to use on the 2002 C230 Coupe?

MB-BOB

I would have the dealer add any oil to your car during the warranty period, so that it is documented in your service portfolio.

The sedans sold in US come with Mobil 1 0-40w, but the Coupes come with a synthetic blend, last I read. You can do a search on terms like oil, blend, break-in oil, etc.

GTIDAN

MB Bob
Just a note but Mobil 1 0-40 is a synthetic oil. It's my understanding that the C230K comes with Mobil 1. 15/50. Would really like to know for sure.

mdp c230k

It feels like the C230K comes with 15/50 from the factory then it is changed to 0/40 at the first oil change. I'm not sure but it felt a little freer revving after the first change. MB says use only synthetic oil in all cars after 2001.

Lynn

There is no guarantee that it 0W-40 will be used for the oil change. Many dealer use Castrol Synthetic, and some dealers who use Mobil1 might use another grade because it is easier to get.

zimmer26

For what its worth, my dealer told me 0W/40 is in there from the factory, and is what they will use exclusively for changes, so I'll follow suit accordingly, but you may as well check with your dealer to see what weight and viscosity they will use for your changes.

levelr123g

i use amsoil.

www.syntheticoil.netfirms.com

MB-BOB

From all the posts on this topic from the past, I agree with Lynn, that each dealer uses their own particular synthetic oil... sometimes Mobil 1, sometimes Castrol, etc.
My point was that the German-built sedan appears to come from the factory with a hard-to-find fully synthetic Mobil 1, 0-40w. Consensus of reports from Coupe owners in talking with their respective dealers is that the Coupe apparently comes from the factory with a "break-in blend" of synthetic oil, which is then changed out to the dealer's preferred oil at the first A Service. It doesn't make sense that a dealer would use one type of oil for the Coupe and another type for all other MBs, since they buy it in bulk, so I think you will get the dealer grade synthetic for A service and subsequent.

Of course, this only applies for US sold vehicles. There have been posts from members around the world to illustrate that type of oil and its provision widely differs.