c32 dan

what engine oil do you recommend and how much do i need??thinking of giving it a go before i install the code3 products..any tips on the oil changing process or is it all straight forward stuff

ScottW911

MB recommends ONLY Mobil 1, 0-40W. This is the only oil that meets the 229.5 specs for AMG engines. Anything else is just taking chances. You will need 8 quarts. I had a spare on hand to top off if I came up short at all.

As far as changing the oil, it is a really easy (even for a non-tech type person like me). I purchased an oil extractor on Amazon.com. I also used an OEM fleece filter. You can do an entire oil change with these products within 30 minutes, without getting any oil on your hands.

Truly easy.

c32 dan

how much is 8 quartz???we in the uk use litres and ml.....so its mobil1 0-40w

Quicktwinturbo

oW-40??? I've been using, well, my dealer used 10W-30 all the time..
Should I change to 0-40?

hammertime21

1 U.S. Quart is equal to .946 Litres. Very close. Mobil 1 0-40 is excellent.

ScottW911

8 US quarts = 7.571 Litres

ScottW911

Do it! Do it now! Before the engine blows......

Seriously, it is strange that a dealer would use something other than what the factory recommends. I'm sure you are good.

If you look at the back of any of the other viscocities of Mobile 1, none carries the 229.5 certification for MB's. I am just playing it safe by using the 0-40w.

Quicktwinturbo

Some local AMG owners are using motul 15W-50.... I wonder why my dealers used 10w-30 when MB recommends 0-40
YOu are using stock filters rite?

razormb

Im using 15w-50 w/Fleece filter.

ohlord

no 5w30 or 0w 30 are approved for amg engines
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html
play it safe ow40 euro mobil 1 and fleece filter from autohausaz.com
mobil1 in the states at most walmarts and napa.
Elf at autohausaz.com.
Topsider clone 25 bucks at harbor freight tools.
diy oil change for all m112 and m113 engines on mercedesshop.com diy section
oil and filter change #2.
ohlord