Mate of mine says go for the 6 not the 4 cylinder
11-02-2010, 08:58 PM
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Frank I read what you posted and some of it seems to vindicate extended intervals and others go against what Glyn says about changing a filter mid-way through the oil life.
What it does say is "compulsive oil changes cause more engine damage than it prevents" and "3000 mile intervals are a huge waste of resources".
I'm with Karo 140%. It is a gigantic waste of money and resources to change the oil every 3-5k miles in these cars. The 135i recommends a change about once every 16,000 and the Benz once ever 13,000 - they both run the full length. The Benz doesn't have any engine problems, use any oil, etc at 93,600 miles and I've posted an analysis here before after a 13k change. I'll be doing so again soon, hopefully with the oil samples from 81k and 94k.
What it does say is "compulsive oil changes cause more engine damage than it prevents" and "3000 mile intervals are a huge waste of resources".
I'm with Karo 140%. It is a gigantic waste of money and resources to change the oil every 3-5k miles in these cars. The 135i recommends a change about once every 16,000 and the Benz once ever 13,000 - they both run the full length. The Benz doesn't have any engine problems, use any oil, etc at 93,600 miles and I've posted an analysis here before after a 13k change. I'll be doing so again soon, hopefully with the oil samples from 81k and 94k.
11-02-2010, 09:21 PM
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Guys,
This might be beating a dead horse, but with oil changes it is crucial to use the proper "fleece" filter. It is a long-life filter and costs more than the regular paper filters. If you use the recommended oil but not the recommended filter, then you will have to change the oil much more frequently.
This might be beating a dead horse, but with oil changes it is crucial to use the proper "fleece" filter. It is a long-life filter and costs more than the regular paper filters. If you use the recommended oil but not the recommended filter, then you will have to change the oil much more frequently.
11-02-2010, 09:49 PM
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...with oil changes it is crucial to use the proper "fleece" filter ...
11-02-2010, 11:07 PM
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Frank I read what you posted and some of it seems to vindicate extended intervals and others go against what Glyn says about changing a filter mid-way through the oil life.
What it does say is "compulsive oil changes cause more engine damage than it prevents" and "3000 mile intervals are a huge waste of resources".
I'm with Karo 140%. It is a gigantic waste of money and resources to change the oil every 3-5k miles in these cars. The 135i recommends a change about once every 16,000 and the Benz once ever 13,000 - they both run the full length. The Benz doesn't have any engine problems, use any oil, etc at 93,600 miles and I've posted an analysis here before after a 13k change. I'll be doing so again soon, hopefully with the oil samples from 81k and 94k.
What it does say is "compulsive oil changes cause more engine damage than it prevents" and "3000 mile intervals are a huge waste of resources".
I'm with Karo 140%. It is a gigantic waste of money and resources to change the oil every 3-5k miles in these cars. The 135i recommends a change about once every 16,000 and the Benz once ever 13,000 - they both run the full length. The Benz doesn't have any engine problems, use any oil, etc at 93,600 miles and I've posted an analysis here before after a 13k change. I'll be doing so again soon, hopefully with the oil samples from 81k and 94k.
11-03-2010, 05:37 AM
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I stick to my previous comments. There are many conflicting opinions. Unless they come from the OEM or a reputable oil company I would ignore them.
It is interesting that Benz has reduced the oil drain in the US to 10K in line with ROW on the W204.
It is interesting that Benz has reduced the oil drain in the US to 10K in line with ROW on the W204.
