As the title says what oil and weight are you running in your C36 or C43? Just looking to get experience from other people. I recently switched from mobile one to Pentosin Pento High Performance ll 5w-40 from 5w-30. The engine seems to have quieted down quite a bit from the higher viscosity. Let me know what you guys run!
Mobile1 0w40 in the C43.
I use this oil every year on my car.
There seem to be a manufacturing difference between american Mobile1 and european Mobile1 oil where the european oil seem to be better?
I use this oil every year on my car.
There seem to be a manufacturing difference between american Mobile1 and european Mobile1 oil where the european oil seem to be better?
Mobil 1 0w40 changed every 5k miles.
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Mobil one, 0W 40. Changed annually. Less than 5000 miles year.
Always considering other synthetics, I.e. Motul, Etc.
Always considering other synthetics, I.e. Motul, Etc.
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Mobil1 in my 43 and changed every year regardless of distance run
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With my mileage I end up doing 3 - 4 oil changes a year Originally Posted by DRBC43AMG
Mobil1 in my 43 and changed every year regardless of distance run
I'm always using (10W-60) "Castrol EDGE/Titanium FST"..
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What's the benefit to running 10w60 vs 0w40???Originally Posted by cm60k
I'm always using (10W-60) "Castrol EDGE/Titanium FST"..
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It's not a matter of comparing..!,
every oil have differ spec. depend to the "Engine/climate/way of driving/oil life age",
it's super strength oil for, with (FST/A4R) tech., that gives Extra polymers for multi-grade viscosities,
will helps more for start up protection + improve oil temp., on high operating + anti wear for most components,,
i really noticed that with Engine sound as well..
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every oil have differ spec. depend to the "Engine/climate/way of driving/oil life age",
it's super strength oil for, with (FST/A4R) tech., that gives Extra polymers for multi-grade viscosities,
will helps more for start up protection + improve oil temp., on high operating + anti wear for most components,,
i really noticed that with Engine sound as well..
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I’m surprised to hear everyone running a 40 weight. It seems like so many are 30 weight now as a standard. Since changing I have definitely noticed the engine is quieter when running but it’s the 104 so those are not known to be quiet lol I change it every 3500-4000 miles since I rebuilt the engine completely about 20k ago. Still looks like new in the head 😁
On another note I really wish this chassis came with oil pressure and temp gauges..
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Couldn't agree with you more. I have always wanted to watch those two very important factors monitoring the engine's blood and life lineOriginally Posted by Mike51809
On another note I really wish this chassis came with oil pressure and temp gauges..
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Here is a really great video answering your request. Different car, same basic M113 engine..Courtesy of SK8215, my favorite Mercedes racer/builder.
