C300. milage for an oil change?
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C300. milage for an oil change?
Hi guys, I have 6k on my car, and just had it serviced. I did search on my question. But I was confused to read that people say every 5k, or 8k-10k. There is quite a range in that, right? So what is the average milage for an oil change? A friend of mine even told me doing it at every 1k will give me an everlasting engine. But I think that will cost quite a lot with that frequency, since I drive at least 40miles a day, excluding the weekend.
By the way, I asked a local shop for the cost of oil change while washing my car there. They gave 100. sounds reasonable? oh. they said they would use Mobile1 synthetic.
Thanks in advance.
By the way, I asked a local shop for the cost of oil change while washing my car there. They gave 100. sounds reasonable? oh. they said they would use Mobile1 synthetic.
Thanks in advance.
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0w40 synthetic
mobil 1 5w40 is spec. for diesels only.
use 0w40 keep your engine happy
your service indicator will monitor oil condition and somewhere around 10k miles tell you it's time.
mobil 1 5w40 is spec. for diesels only.
use 0w40 keep your engine happy
your service indicator will monitor oil condition and somewhere around 10k miles tell you it's time.
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Actually, your service indicator does not monitor oil condition, just time. As far as the oil change interval, it depends what type of driving you do. If you do a lot of short trips (say under 5 miles) and you're dealing with a lot of stop and go traffic, I'd say every 5000 miles is when your oil should be changed. If you live somewhere with little traffic and extended drives you'll be fine with 10,000 mile intervals.
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With a new engine the maintinence intervals are closer together. You can change the oil yourself with 0W-40. Mobil1 or Castrol European formula. Use the propper oil, it cost more but there are many fluids for the car that are not approved from Mb.
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The W204 system does not monitor oil condition and the service indicator is time and mileage based only. My W203 claimed to have an oil condition sensor and after I ran a test comparing actual mileage vs time-to-change by the display, I concluded it was of zero value.
MB says, change the recommended synthetic oil at 10K miles provided the OE fleece filter (or equivalent) is used.
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The dealers have been using M1 5W40 for quite a while now. M1 0W40 is also approved.
The W204 system does not monitor oil condition and the service indicator is time and mileage based only. My W203 claimed to have an oil condition sensor and after I ran a test comparing actual mileage vs time-to-change by the display, I concluded it was of zero value.
MB says, change the recommended synthetic oil at 10K miles provided the OE fleece filter (or equivalent) is used.
The W204 system does not monitor oil condition and the service indicator is time and mileage based only. My W203 claimed to have an oil condition sensor and after I ran a test comparing actual mileage vs time-to-change by the display, I concluded it was of zero value.
MB says, change the recommended synthetic oil at 10K miles provided the OE fleece filter (or equivalent) is used.
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M1 5W40
all current mb information states M1 5W40 229.51 mb spec is approved for diesels only.
Mobil 1 Formula 0W-40
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30*
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40*1 229.51 (Diesel only)
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
* not for use in AMG
This from mb fasb list 2005 to present
and the recently updated 2010 fasb M272 engine 272 229.5 0W-40
Did they change it again and not inform me?
Didn't know they replaced the B40 oil monitor with the S43 switch, Thanks
Mobil 1 Formula 0W-40
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30*
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40*1 229.51 (Diesel only)
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
* not for use in AMG
This from mb fasb list 2005 to present
and the recently updated 2010 fasb M272 engine 272 229.5 0W-40
Did they change it again and not inform me?
Didn't know they replaced the B40 oil monitor with the S43 switch, Thanks
Last edited by ohlord; Nov 2, 2010 at 07:52 PM.
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Did your dealer tell you to change oil every 20k kms? 10k miles=16k kms, is it right? Ohlord said there would be reminder on dash for the oil change. It sounds like a no brainer to me. So if you are not sure, you can watch for that.
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Thanks for the information. Did you mean that I can use the oil that were not listed as Diesel only?
all current mb information states M1 5W40 229.51 mb spec is approved for diesels only.
Mobil 1 Formula 0W-40
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30*
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40*1 229.51 (Diesel only)
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
* not for use in AMG
This from mb fasb list 2005 to present
and the recently updated 2010 fasb M272 engine 272 229.5 0W-40
Did they change it again and not inform me?
Didn't know they replaced the B40 oil monitor with the S43 switch, Thanks
Mobil 1 Formula 0W-40
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30*
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40*1 229.51 (Diesel only)
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
* not for use in AMG
This from mb fasb list 2005 to present
and the recently updated 2010 fasb M272 engine 272 229.5 0W-40
Did they change it again and not inform me?
Didn't know they replaced the B40 oil monitor with the S43 switch, Thanks
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0w40
Mobil 1 0w40 is the safest bet since it is easy to obtain in most markets and meets 229.5 MB spec.Which is MB approved for M272 engine.
0w30 castrol is 229.5 also but it is meant for cold climates starts down to -40f
I know the dealers had switched for a time to saying the 229.51 was also approved but that has changed.(me thinks
)
as you can see even the pennzoil chart shows 229.5 in 5w30 again a cold weather oil
and shows spec 229.51 as a diesel oil low ash and different
http://matrixsyntheticoils.com/datas...NUM%20EURO.pdf
Get yourself a mitivac suck the oil out when the dash tells you to replace the fleece filter www.autohausaz.com reset the Maint counter.
0w30 castrol is 229.5 also but it is meant for cold climates starts down to -40f
I know the dealers had switched for a time to saying the 229.51 was also approved but that has changed.(me thinks
)as you can see even the pennzoil chart shows 229.5 in 5w30 again a cold weather oil
and shows spec 229.51 as a diesel oil low ash and different
http://matrixsyntheticoils.com/datas...NUM%20EURO.pdf
Get yourself a mitivac suck the oil out when the dash tells you to replace the fleece filter www.autohausaz.com reset the Maint counter.
Last edited by ohlord; Nov 2, 2010 at 08:37 PM.
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you can access the miles to next service from the menu function.
Should be in your manual
or somebody here can tell you.
I can send you a link to the reset procedure or how to pull up the menu or an online manual if you don't have one.
Should be in your manual
or somebody here can tell you.
I can send you a link to the reset procedure or how to pull up the menu or an online manual if you don't have one.
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ohlord and RLE are both correct in this instance..
Notwithstanding MBUSA’s proclivity toward reducing available consumables on hand at its dealerships, the typically-stocked Mobil 1 5W-40 ESP Formula M oil is, in fact, blended specifically for CI engine requirements. Consult a competent tribologist should you feel the need for additional clarification.
Curious that AMG continues to profess it’s appropriate for use in their M156 iterations, particularly after Affalterbach’s wizards pissed away many a € on (legitimate) warranty replacement claims for undue hydraulic follower wear and other faulty lubrication-induced (piston-to-cylinder) noises. Mine have done rather well with various OTC HTHS formulations, what with their additional dose of EPA-approved Phosphorus/Zinc and all. ymmv.
Does any of it amount to a hill of beans in a pedestrian M272 that’s soon destined to be sent downstream? No.
reference:
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
Curious that AMG continues to profess it’s appropriate for use in their M156 iterations, particularly after Affalterbach’s wizards pissed away many a € on (legitimate) warranty replacement claims for undue hydraulic follower wear and other faulty lubrication-induced (piston-to-cylinder) noises. Mine have done rather well with various OTC HTHS formulations, what with their additional dose of EPA-approved Phosphorus/Zinc and all. ymmv.
Does any of it amount to a hill of beans in a pedestrian M272 that’s soon destined to be sent downstream? No.
reference:
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
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Read this - Mobil 1 0W-40 is the better formulation. I would change all M272 engines at 10,000 miles in line with ROW 15,000Km interval.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...wrong-oil.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...wrong-oil.html
