Wherer to buy Mobil 1 Formula M in Canada?
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Wherer to buy Mobil 1 Formula M in Canada?
The MB dealer sells the Formula M 5w-40 for over $10 per liter.
Any other sources in Canada to buy by the case?
I plan to change my oil more much more frequently that the MB recommendation.
Any other sources in Canada to buy by the case?
I plan to change my oil more much more frequently that the MB recommendation.
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Are You Sure
Perhaps you saw regular Mobil 1? But not Mobil 1 ESP 'M' Formula!
I'm sure that Costco did not nor would even bother to stock ESP 'M' oil at least in the States.
Walmart does not either! I asked.
They do not stock any oil that meets the VW 507.00 or MBZ 229.51 specs.
As far as Canadian Tire, I doubt that also.
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Perhaps you saw regular Mobil 1? But not Mobil 1 ESP 'M' Formula!
I'm sure that Costco did not nor would even bother to stock ESP 'M' oil at least in the States.
Walmart does not either! I asked.
They do not stock any oil that meets the VW 507.00 or MBZ 229.51 specs.
As far as Canadian Tire, I doubt that also.
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I'll check to see if any local Mobil dealer can order it for me.
The Canadian Mobil web site does not list it at all, the US site does.
Oil can not be shipped across the border like any other package either.
The Canadian Mobil web site does not list it at all, the US site does.
Oil can not be shipped across the border like any other package either.
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What other brand oil meets the spec?
OK, found it:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
OK, found it:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
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Here's Another Oil
What other brand oil meets the spec?
OK, found it:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
OK, found it:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
If you would consider running a 5W-30 weight, you can get Castrol from your VW dealer that has basically the same specs as Mobil 1 ESP 'M' formula.
Many say that the factory recommended Castrol oil is more like 5W-38 weight! It carries the VW specs 507.00.
Many VW people use Mobil 1 ESP formula 'M' oil (5W-40) instead of the factory Castrol oil.
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I picked up some some Total (Re-branded ELF for NA) Quartz Energy 9000 5W40 to try. No price savings as I paid $12/L in 5 liter jugs. It is specked for MB 229.5.
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I just went thru the same thing looking for 0W40 & 5W40 Formula M... personally I wouldn't use formula M in the C63 because its got formulations in it for diesel particulate filter conditioning... its recommended for my 320CDI
If your in Toronto I can point you in the direction of $8.50L
Parts source has 0W40 for $11.99L They do NOT have 5W40 Formula M on the store shelf maybe they can order it in.
Some of the bigger Canadian tire stores have 0W40 also for $11.99L They do NOT have 5W40 Formula M on the store shelf maybe they can order it in.
Walmart sells mobile 1 for 11.27L but they don't have any 40 weight oil in my town.
Local dealer sells for $11.05L
I bought 2 cases of 0W40 today from an oil distributor at about $9.00L
Also if you look at this chart which can be found in your owners manual 0W40 is a bit overkill even for Canada it hardly ever goes down to -30 C
Realistically where I am in Canada I could get away with 10W40 but good luck finding it.
If your in Toronto I can point you in the direction of $8.50L
Parts source has 0W40 for $11.99L They do NOT have 5W40 Formula M on the store shelf maybe they can order it in.
Some of the bigger Canadian tire stores have 0W40 also for $11.99L They do NOT have 5W40 Formula M on the store shelf maybe they can order it in.
Walmart sells mobile 1 for 11.27L but they don't have any 40 weight oil in my town.
Local dealer sells for $11.05L
I bought 2 cases of 0W40 today from an oil distributor at about $9.00L
Also if you look at this chart which can be found in your owners manual 0W40 is a bit overkill even for Canada it hardly ever goes down to -30 C
Realistically where I am in Canada I could get away with 10W40 but good luck finding it.
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I'd like to stay with 5W-40 as commended by MB.
The dealer sells Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40 for just under $11/L + tax.
I'd love to find it cheaper if it can be bought by the case for the inter scheduled oil changes I would do myself.
The dealer sells Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40 for just under $11/L + tax.
I'd love to find it cheaper if it can be bought by the case for the inter scheduled oil changes I would do myself.
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I'm in Nova Scotia.
take a look at this "Oil and 156 Motor" thread in the AMG Private Lounge, General Discussion Section.
Very interesting.
take a look at this "Oil and 156 Motor" thread in the AMG Private Lounge, General Discussion Section.
Very interesting.
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