Oil Filter
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2009 C350
Oil Filter
Went in to Jiffy Lube to get my first oil change and they were quick to tell me that they don't carry the filter for the 2009 350. I went to the local auto parts store and they told me the same thing.
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Went in to Jiffy Lube to get my first oil change and they were quick to tell me that they don't carry the filter for the 2009 350. I went to the local auto parts store and they told me the same thing.
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
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Went in to Jiffy Lube to get my first oil change and they were quick to tell me that they don't carry the filter for the 2009 350. I went to the local auto parts store and they told me the same thing.
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
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C300 Sport 4Matic
[QUOTE= Mobil 1 0W - 40 is most commonly available in the US. On no account use non 229.5 (not .51 - that's for diesel) approved oils.[/QUOTE]
When I asked my service adviser what type of oil I should get to have a spare can on hand, he said 0W-40.
However, on my first oil change the mechanic used 5W-40 which I believe is 229.51. When I questioned the service adviser why 0W-40 was not used, he said that 5W-40 was suitable for both gas/diesel, while 0W-40 was good for gas only. I guess the dealer is using 5W-40 so that he doesn't have to stock two oil grades.
Mercedes can publish all the specs they want, but it looks like the dealer will do what's convenient/cost effective for him.
When I asked my service adviser what type of oil I should get to have a spare can on hand, he said 0W-40.
However, on my first oil change the mechanic used 5W-40 which I believe is 229.51. When I questioned the service adviser why 0W-40 was not used, he said that 5W-40 was suitable for both gas/diesel, while 0W-40 was good for gas only. I guess the dealer is using 5W-40 so that he doesn't have to stock two oil grades.
Mercedes can publish all the specs they want, but it looks like the dealer will do what's convenient/cost effective for him.
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5w-40 (Not the For Diesel only version, but for gas) has replaced 0w-40 as recommended by MB...this was a relatively new change. Mobil1 5W-40 is just impossible to find except online.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
229.51 oils are for diesel only - 30,000Km drain on vehicles with Cat & particulate filters max ash level 0.7 - 229.5 oils are for petrol only 20,000Km drain max and an ash level from 0.8 to 1.5 - Benz have decreed that no one product shall claim both because the spec is mutually exclusive.
Mobil's 5W-40 Euro grade with 229.5 approval does not appear on the Benz approval list at present although it's possible that such a grade is imminent. Their previous 5W-40 products failed Benz HTHS (high temperature high shear) requirements so beware.
Mobil's 5W-40 Euro grade with 229.5 approval does not appear on the Benz approval list at present although it's possible that such a grade is imminent. Their previous 5W-40 products failed Benz HTHS (high temperature high shear) requirements so beware.
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And, you can buy the very same filter the dealer uses in the aftermarket for a considerable saving.
My dealer is using 5W40 M1 but when I do the next and subsequent changes I will be using the readily available 0W40 from then on. I use a Topsider to suck the oil out the dipstick tube.
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You can order your filters from www.parts.com But I would never ever take either of my Mercedes to Jiffy Lube, even to save money. Besides, I perfer to do all maintenance myself, if my skills are lacking then I would go to my local indepandant shop. It's better to pay for peace of mind. But Jiffy Lube....Jiffy what?
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a quarter mile at a time
Went in to Jiffy Lube to get my first oil change and they were quick to tell me that they don't carry the filter for the 2009 350. I went to the local auto parts store and they told me the same thing.
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
Is this a dealer only purchase or do I need to keep looking? Is there another model year that uses the same filter?
DYI oil change is super easy on the M272. Suck the oil out the top, change the filter and then pour oil back in. No jack needed and the whole thing takes just a couple minutes.
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less than $14 on amazon.com. one of the cheapest i can find.
http://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-HU...9064911&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-HU...9064911&sr=8-1
