I heard that you can drive 10k miles with regular oil change with these cars. Do you know or agree?

Also I used to use Gunk for engine cleaner, and rinse it off, is that a good thing? Or I am drying out some crap on the engine with Gunk? After rinse off I usually Wd40 the whole engine (mostly visible moving parts)

Any input is sincerely appreciated.

 

I would not be saturating ANY electrical parts with WD-40, esp the alternator

 

So noone knows how often is better for oil change? 10k miles is just a rumor? Gunk is ok for the engine?

Thank you

 

I go every 5k between oil changes with mine.You'll find every theory or opinion under the sun if you search hard enough.I wipe my engine down with a damp rag then start it up when I'm done.

 

Thank you kindly sir!

 

Synthetic oils are capable of lasting 10,000 miles plus without suffering from the breakdowns common in fossil-based oils. The problem is that the filter doesn't last as long, nor do most of the additives. As such, I change my filter every 4K and the oil every 8K.

 

Do what you want.......that's like changing a baby's diaper and not wiping its a$$. Vadar see what I mean about the different "theories" .

 

LOL! That's cool

I guess it is possible right? Since the filter is on top of the engine.... What a convenience!

 

D-I-T-T-O....

 

Figured I'd chime in.

1) MB issued something about the FSS service and the 10K oil change. Apparently, some dealers were not replacing the oil with synthetic oil. Essentially doing some damage to your car. I know I read about it somewhere on this Board (or was it another one?). They were giving away vouchers for something oil related. I would call the dealer or mbusa to get all the information, as most of us are second/third owners of the car.

2) Personally, I change my oil and filter every 3000-3500 miles. I use Mobil 1 0W40. I read a link about this guy doing a pretty comprehensive test about oils and he found that 8000 miles was when synthetics started to wear down. While I do not have all the information nor do I trust this guy's research, I think it is very likely his findings may be valid. I've come to my own conclusion that 5000 miles would be my top end of the oil change milage between services.

3) Lastly, I'd rather spend 100 or so every 3000 miles if it gave me piece of mind about my engine and performance. Sure it may be overkill, but think about the alternatives: messed up engine (which cost several thousands), or having to buy a new car. I like my 202 and intend on keeping it around. It's easier for me as I drive about 5000 miles a year, but even if I drove more, it will still be worth it to me.

 

Dealer I went for the first (and last I hope) time said all they use for AMGs are M10-40W. But like you mentioned I'd feel better to change it every 5k miles. Also dealer also told me to push the "O" button to see when to change oil. I guess that is to their advantage..

 

Based on what I have read over the years, there is no magic oil change interval that is suitable for everyone. There are too many variables, including driving habits, operating conditions, and of course the mechanical condition of the car itself. The most accurate way to know is to have your oil tested by a laboratory, such as http://www.blackstone-labs.com/. In addition to an analysis of the condition of your oil--including its state of "breakdown"--you will also get other useful information regarding the condition of other subsystems in your car, such as the air intake, transmission, and cooling system, all from the oil sample.

In addition to the qualitative analysis that Blackstone sends you, you can get very educated opinions by posting your test results at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com. They can give you advice on drain intervals, oil weights and brands, and oil filters. The veterans on that board apparently know their stuff very well, and can substantiate the advice they give you.

Are you still running the foam filter? Just so you know, one could argue that this deviates from a "stock" configuration. I seem to recall reading a while back that some K&N users were experiencing elevated silcone content in their oil, which would indicate that the filter is letting in more particulate than it should. Not to start any controversy over this, as you can probably find studies that both pro, neutral, and con for foam filters.

Regards,

e harmon

 

LOL! Having had babies and cars I don't quite agree, but I get your point. This method came about from my Corvette days where it was discovered that the oil (also Mobil1) was clean up until about 4K miles at which time the filter stopped filtering quite as well. The cleanliness declined at a more rapid pace after that. When the filter was replaced at 4K the oil actually stayed clean for roughly 8K miles at which point it had reached the generally accepted point of needing replacement due to breakdown rather than contaminants.
I also agree that $100 for piece of mind is well worth it. There is certainly no damage to be inflicted by more frequent oil changes - unless of course you bungle the job somehow

 

10k miles is a little extreme. I would not reccomend going beyond 7500mi. I personally change it about every 5000 mi. As far as cleaning you engine goes, do you mean top engine clean, or do you mean physically cleaning it for better appearance? If top engine clean is what you are after, I reccomend SEA FOAM. Cost about $5 and is worth about $100. Cleans all the carbon off. If you dont know how to use it, below is a step by step process.

Sea Foam:

Have engine hot. (drive around at high rpm for about 10 min, if not been ran that day)
Pour sea foam in clear watter bottle of some sort.
Dissconect vaccum line that leads to intake manifold, such as brake booster line.
If not, others. However vaccum line cant be too small, otherwise wont suck up sea foam, but not too big, otherwise engine will die
Slowly put vaccum line in bottle so it starts sucking up sea foam.
Depending on size of line, engine will want to die, so if possible have a friend hold throttle at about 1500 rpm, or try and hold it yourself.
Smoke will come from exhaust as this is happening.
As you are just about done sucking up sea foam, you can submerge the vaccum line in the sea foam, and then turn off the engine, if you dont want to use all of it, you can poor the remainder in the oil.
Obviously then recconect all vaccum lines.
WAIT ABOUT 15 - 20 mins
Then start car up. There may be some hesitation to start, but after about 3 cranks it should fire up just fine.
Smoke will the begin to bellow out of exhaust. Let idle for a minute, then snap throttle. More smoke will pour out at rpm increase.
After car has ran for about 5 mins, drive around so all the carbon is burnt off. Once no more some is coming out, everything is good.
WARNING. Lot of smoke pours out. People may think your car is polluting and could call cops or whomever. Never happened to me, but be aware.

 

This sounds horrible man! WOW!
I learn something everyday......

 

I would LOVE to see a video of this.................

 

Audi guys have been using sea foam for a while now. There are some videos on Audizine and Audiworld.

 

I use Mobil One 0W-40 and change it at 5K miles, including a new Mahle oil filter. The MB oil change interval of 10K miles is insane, much like their theory of 100K on their transmission.

Like C43AMG states, theories abound as to what is best. I personally feel that if you change the oil, you SHOULD change the filter too. OEM-spec oil filters are only $6.49 through www.autohausaz.com, too cheap to not change it.

 

Should the 5k oil change apply to ALL MB's or only AMG's? I was told by my dealer when I got my 06 C230 SS that the oil interval was 13,000 miles!!! I usually have my oil changed at around 7-8k.

 

The only motorvehicle that the 5K interval does not apply to is my Harley, and that's simply because it's not ridden that often as of late. I change that one typically around 3K. All my vehicles use synthetic and the 5K interval applies.

 

I change my bike every 1k and car 3k.

 

Dammit, I hate it when MB "recommends" things to you.
Buncha lying *******s. I'm listening to my mechanic from now on.......

 

I change my underpants 1nce a day, and car 5k miles