Engine oil for C400
07-18-2015, 11:08 AM
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Engine oil for C400
It's pretty hard to find information about engine oil information for the C400 so hopefully someone knows the information.
Does anyone know the oil brand used at the dealership? Is it MB's own formulation that's good for 10k miles interval oil change? Or is it something off the self like Mobil1 full syn or Castrol Edge full syn? I know the oil has to conform to MB 229.5 spec.
The reason why I ask is because I recently had my 10k service perform at a local indy shop that used Castrol Edge full syn 5W-40 and they did the 10k service for $140. Meanwhile MB wanted $260 for the same service. So naturally I chose the indy shop. They are a good and reputable shop. However it didn't occur to me until AFTER the service and I saw those oil change interval sticker reminder that next service should be 6 months or 5k miles later. If
So this is a QA on bobistheoilguy website about Castrol Edge:
Our EDGE products have shown outstanding engine performance in all the testing that we have done with them. However, all cars are different and the type of driving that each person does (normal, stop and go, severe) is different. Because of these differences in cars and driving conditions, Castrol recommends that you follow the recommendations of your car owner’s manual for the type of driving (normal or severe) that the vehicle is being operated.
Doesn't really answer the question but it sounds like the engine oil should support the 10k miles interval change, though not positive. Driving habit - 80% highway, 20% local/stop &go.
Does anyone know the oil brand used at the dealership? Is it MB's own formulation that's good for 10k miles interval oil change? Or is it something off the self like Mobil1 full syn or Castrol Edge full syn? I know the oil has to conform to MB 229.5 spec.
The reason why I ask is because I recently had my 10k service perform at a local indy shop that used Castrol Edge full syn 5W-40 and they did the 10k service for $140. Meanwhile MB wanted $260 for the same service. So naturally I chose the indy shop. They are a good and reputable shop. However it didn't occur to me until AFTER the service and I saw those oil change interval sticker reminder that next service should be 6 months or 5k miles later. If
So this is a QA on bobistheoilguy website about Castrol Edge:
Do your EDGE products support extended drain intervals (beyond 3,000 miles), per the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications or oil life monitor? Or do you recommend that all of your oils are changed within a strict 3,000 mile interval? Do you support even longer drain intervals with your oils (e.g. 10k miles), provided it is within the engine manufacturer’s specifications?
07-20-2015, 12:09 AM
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Use any of these at 10K miles interval. Viscosity range must be appropriate for local ambient or 0W-40 for all.
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
On no account change the original oil charge early. Leave in for full 10K to ensure break in.
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
On no account change the original oil charge early. Leave in for full 10K to ensure break in.
07-20-2015, 04:05 PM
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Use any of these at 10K miles interval. Viscosity range must be appropriate for local ambient or 0W-40 for all.
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
On no account change the original oil charge early. Leave in for full 10K to ensure break in.
https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
On no account change the original oil charge early. Leave in for full 10K to ensure break in.
As for your second statement, i'm assuming you mean don't change your original oil early, leave in for full 10k before first oil change?
Thanks for the response!
07-20-2015, 05:57 PM
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Yep, that's same website where I found various 229.5 oil. I did call the shop and they told me they used Castrol Edge 5W-40 A3/B4, which is listed.
As for your second statement, i'm assuming you mean don't change your original oil early, leave in for full 10k before first oil change?
Thanks for the response!
As for your second statement, i'm assuming you mean don't change your original oil early, leave in for full 10k before first oil change?
Thanks for the response!
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They can fix their mistake or lose the sale. Who knows what's in that crap.
I had a Mitsubishi dealer use the wrong viscosity oil on another car I recently looked at.
Too many yahoo techs.
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I don't play Russian roulette when it comes to engines. I told them I won't buy the car.
They can fix their mistake or lose the sale. Who knows what's in that crap.
I had a Mitsubishi dealer use the wrong viscosity oil on another car I recently looked at.
Too many yahoo techs.
They can fix their mistake or lose the sale. Who knows what's in that crap.
I had a Mitsubishi dealer use the wrong viscosity oil on another car I recently looked at.
Too many yahoo techs.
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