If you do your own oil change, this question is for you
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If you do your own oil change, this question is for you
I am looking to do my own oil change and I know what the book says about what should I use but there are other brands that would be a match. I see Pentosin, Redline, Royal Purple and Liqui-Moly that are equally good if not better. Anybody using any of these brands? If so, what's your experience with them.
Manny
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I agree, when I get out of warranty, I'll put whatever I please in it. Just using the playbook until then. I really am fond of amsoil products myself. I run their synthetics in my other cars and motorcycles with no problem.
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I am looking to do my own oil change and I know what the book says about what should I use but there are other brands that would be a match. I see Pentosin, Redline, Royal Purple and Liqui-Moly that are equally good if not better. Anybody using any of these brands? If so, what's your experience with them.
Manny
Manny
I heard good things about Royal Purple and I had my 1st experience with it on a single cylinder air compressor pump a few weeks ago. While it may be good for automotive use, the 1 problem I see with it is that the liquid itself is "PURPLE", and looking at it from the oil level window, you wouldn't know if it's dirty (compared to other non-detergent oils where the color is clear).
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You should only use oil that meets Mercedes 229.5 specificaiton. See http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html for a list of approved oil.
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You should only use oil that meets Mercedes 229.5 specificaiton. See http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html for a list of approved oil.
Great work. I knew the list existed, just didn't know where to find it. Nailed it dude.
Manny
