cfp43

Hello all, long time viewer of the website, post once in a while...so, my oil light came on saying that I have low oil.

Can you let me know what type of oil I should be putting in the car. Also, I am assuming the manual will tell me where to put the oil. If someone could let me know exactly where in the engine.

I am great behind the wheel but cant maintain a car to save my life. Thanks in advance for all your help.

StapleGun

Oil used is 0W-40 Mobil One full synthetic. The C43 uses close to eight (8) quarts, please verify with your manual..the capacity is listed.

You can find Mahle, OEM-spec, filters on ebay for about $24 for four or five plus shipping...do a search for "c43 oil filter". Anyways, I change the oil at 5K mile intervals religiously. Change your ATF fluid too regardless of what MB says if your vehicle has over 50K miles.

Here's a great DIY website if you're "green" with respect to working on your own vehicle.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/DoItYourSelf

OOPS! The oil goes in the oil filler cap. It is located on the driver's side valve cover, towards the front. Looks like -----> ([]) I fill it up through the oil filter housing once the filter is removed.

BrabusCClass

I use Mobile 1 15-50w the red cap. Takes 8 quarts like previously mentioned. I also use Kendall GT1 20-50w.

cfp43

Thanks for helping me out...problem all taken care of.