CL65 When do I add oil?
07-19-2009, 08:32 AM
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CL65 When do I add oil?
The other day I recieved the add 1 quart oil message twice. The alert did not stay on for more than a few minutes. I tried to get an oil level reading after I switched off the engine but I kept getting other messages besides a reading of the level.
1. W/O digging through the manual, is there an easy method to get the oil level sensor reading?
2. Am I correct in assuming that I am probably very close to a quart down on oil and that is why the alert is intermittent?
1. W/O digging through the manual, is there an easy method to get the oil level sensor reading?
2. Am I correct in assuming that I am probably very close to a quart down on oil and that is why the alert is intermittent?
07-19-2009, 11:26 AM
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Your engine is worth thousands of dallars.
Take the vehicle to a dealership or a qualified independent repair shop and have them show you how to properly determine whether your CL needs oil or not.
Then, make sure to keep your oil level maintained properly, and note the mileage that it takes for the engine to consume a quart of oil. it will be one indicator of the general health of the engine.
You own a very complex, expensive machine that requires proper routine maintenance. If you don't maintain it, it can lead to extremely expensive repairs.
JDB
Take the vehicle to a dealership or a qualified independent repair shop and have them show you how to properly determine whether your CL needs oil or not.
Then, make sure to keep your oil level maintained properly, and note the mileage that it takes for the engine to consume a quart of oil. it will be one indicator of the general health of the engine.
You own a very complex, expensive machine that requires proper routine maintenance. If you don't maintain it, it can lead to extremely expensive repairs.
JDB
07-19-2009, 12:03 PM
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I broke out the manual. The engine has to be off at least 5 minutes before the oil measurement will begin if at operating temperature otherwise it is 30 minutes. I was down 2 quarts to maximum fill. Interesting that the add one quart warning is triggered at this level. I added Mobil 1 0W40 and remeasured after starting the engine. All is well.
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I broke out the manual. The engine has to be off at least 5 minutes before the oil measurement will begin if at operating temperature otherwise it is 30 minutes. I was down 2 quarts to maximum fill. Interesting that the add one quart warning is triggered at this level. I added Mobil 1 0W40 and remeasured after starting the engine. All is well.
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That's odd, since I specifically called a foreman in our NJ MB service to verify that and he stated that 0W40 is used on all AMG's. I had him fill in the maintenance slip specifying the oil and sign it, since I also thought 5W40...
11-03-2009, 12:34 AM
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https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...l_1_0W-40.aspx
Mobil 1 5W40 is MB 229.51 and 229.31 compliant. This is Mobil 1 ESP formulation. Check it out at:
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...a_M_5W-40.aspx
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