View Poll Results: How often do you change engine oil?
Oil Change? Whats that?
2
4.26%
Follow the Service Manual exactly (Every 11000 miles)
22
46.81%
Every 6000 Miles (or closest)
20
42.55%
Every 3000 Miles (or closest)
3
6.38%
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#28
I follow the FSS (you should have listed this as an option in the poll). It ends up being about 13-14 months in between changes. Can't really see a good reason to pay for more frequent changes when they are not needed.
#30
It's been synthetic mobil 1 for very long time. I do mine at 5k since I want to keep my car a very long time. I spoke to a mechanic at benz that has worked for 13 years there and he told me the 11k is a joke. That's overkill. Most people don't keep their cars past 60k though is what he told me. Nov0798, 25k!!!! Are you crazy????
#31
When I was in Hong Kong, I usually change it every 5000km (Mobil1) since the traffic in Hong Kong is slow compared to the States and the oil turned to a weird color faster. In the States, I usually change it every 5000 miles because I want to keep it in tip top shape for resale purposes.
#32
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2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
So a lot of you have taken your cars to the dealer for "Early Oil Change" (Before what is schdueled on the onboard computer and/or Service manual booklet).....and none of the dealer told you to look in your owners manual? Like MY personal experience?
I'm willing to pay for my own oil change of course.....but I just wish they won't hassle me about doing a service the car early'n stuff......... I just reach the 5000Miles mark on my car today...and don't want to wait till 11000miles to do my oil change. I'll give other MB dealers a call tomorrow and see if they are willing to do this.
P.S. I also want to ask their mechanic to install 9006 Silverstar bulbs for my Fogs too...you think they will try to void my warrenty?
I'm willing to pay for my own oil change of course.....but I just wish they won't hassle me about doing a service the car early'n stuff......... I just reach the 5000Miles mark on my car today...and don't want to wait till 11000miles to do my oil change. I'll give other MB dealers a call tomorrow and see if they are willing to do this.
P.S. I also want to ask their mechanic to install 9006 Silverstar bulbs for my Fogs too...you think they will try to void my warrenty?
#33
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From: nJ/pHiLLy/nY
Audi 225 TT.w203 sedan.Bmw 318tiCali.Ed.VW Jetta vr6
i do it about every 5. the service lights come on every 9-10, it depends on your driving habbits. mine is still free from the dealer under warranty.
#34
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2001 C320ss, 2005 Ford F150 Supercrew, GSXR,
Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
So a lot of you have taken your cars to the dealer for "Early Oil Change" (Before what is schdueled on the onboard computer and/or Service manual booklet).....and none of the dealer told you to look in your owners manual? Like MY personal experience?
I'm willing to pay for my own oil change of course.....but I just wish they won't hassle me about doing a service the car early'n stuff......... I just reach the 5000Miles mark on my car today...and don't want to wait till 11000miles to do my oil change. I'll give other MB dealers a call tomorrow and see if they are willing to do this.
P.S. I also want to ask their mechanic to install 9006 Silverstar bulbs for my Fogs too...you think they will try to void my warrenty?
I'm willing to pay for my own oil change of course.....but I just wish they won't hassle me about doing a service the car early'n stuff......... I just reach the 5000Miles mark on my car today...and don't want to wait till 11000miles to do my oil change. I'll give other MB dealers a call tomorrow and see if they are willing to do this.
P.S. I also want to ask their mechanic to install 9006 Silverstar bulbs for my Fogs too...you think they will try to void my warrenty?
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2001 C320ss, 2005 Ford F150 Supercrew, GSXR,
Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
IL, 30min from Chicago downtown
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Originally Posted by Anaheim_Drew
Find an Independant Mercedes repair shop for you bulb install. One that does performance work would be great for your future mod installs Better would be to search this forum for someone else who live near you with mods and ask where they go.... Post it in off topic and you will get a good answer...
Thanks for the advice~
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Just something I found while seaching for more information, if you are still troubled by when to change oil. Here's a link that may be helpful.
Mercedes Benz Of America
Mercedes Benz Of America
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From: Illinois, Indiana
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I went to a local shop that I know personally and got an oil change.......and what surprised me was that the oil that drain out was COMPLETELY BLACK!! Looks Nasty!! I've got 5000Miles on my car and its my FIRST oil change since I had this car. (05 230K Sedan)
I strongly recommand any of you that is waiting for that 10K miles for your first service to get an oil change earlier. I just can't imagin running on this dirty oil for another 5000miles to be changed.
Just thought I share my personal experience with you all.
P.S. Engine runs MUCH MORE smoother after I put in 5.8quarts new Mobil 1 0w-40. Less Noise coming from the engine.
I strongly recommand any of you that is waiting for that 10K miles for your first service to get an oil change earlier. I just can't imagin running on this dirty oil for another 5000miles to be changed.
Just thought I share my personal experience with you all.
P.S. Engine runs MUCH MORE smoother after I put in 5.8quarts new Mobil 1 0w-40. Less Noise coming from the engine.
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From: Illinois, Indiana
2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
Originally Posted by Anaheim_Drew
Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil right????
All Mobil 1 are synthetic oils
Yes, 0w-40 Mobil 1 for our C230K w/ 1.8L supercharge engine.
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From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
IL, 30min from Chicago downtown
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Originally Posted by johncl
Which way? A good friend of mine worked for Napleton in Bourbonnias, are you close? I am originally from IL and I miss it!!
Downers Grove, Westmont, Naperville, Schumburg, Hinsdale area.......these are places I hangout most the time.
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From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
Downers Grove, Westmont, Naperville, Schumburg, Hinsdale area.......these are places I hangout most the time.