Bora20

So it is finally time for our first A service, after 12500 kms and 1.25 years and I need to know how much oil to buy.

My dealership wants to use Quaker State 5x40 synthetic oil in the car because that is what Mercedes recommends, there words, not mine.

However, I disagree and will be using Mobil 1 0xw-40 tri-synthetic. I found a place to buy it in Canada online, www.mobil1.ca, but...

... I need to know how much to buy. I want to have enough to complete the oil change, but don't want to buy so much as shipping costs go sky high.

I figured that the C240 would take between 5~8 litres. Anyone confirm the actual amount?

MB-BOB

See the specifications page of your manual. The C320 takes 8-9 US quarts. I assume the C240 is the same. Might as well order a full case of 12.

You're going to take it to the dealer for them to do the change? I'm assuming its covered in your Canadian service agreement.

Bora20

I checked the manual, can't find it anywhere in there. You have a page?

Oil is not free in the Canadian service, we have different policies than the US. We always get jipped.

We will probably just order 12L, that way we have more for next time:p

mbtech208

Every C240 oil change I've done has taken 8 quarts.

Bora20

Thanks Dave. I think 8 quarts ~ 8 litres

MB-BOB

It's in the "Technical Data" section/tab of the manual. In my 2001 manual it's page 369. Says 8.0L (8.5 US Quarts), same for both 2.6L or 3.2L motor.

Yea, I'd order by the case. Once you order the second case, you'll have enough for the third change without an additional purchase.

Rainers

I just had my first A service done. The US dealership put 8qts of syn oil 0w40 Mobile1.