oil change problem
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
oil change problem
Hello All,
I just finished changing the oil in my 2002 clk430 and I didn't do enough research on the type and weight of oil that should be used. I used mobil 1 5w30 and read that it is not on the list of approved oil's. Do you think this is going to be a serious issue even though I change it every 5000 miles? Should I run out and get 0w40 as reccommended? And advise would be helpful.
I just finished changing the oil in my 2002 clk430 and I didn't do enough research on the type and weight of oil that should be used. I used mobil 1 5w30 and read that it is not on the list of approved oil's. Do you think this is going to be a serious issue even though I change it every 5000 miles? Should I run out and get 0w40 as reccommended? And advise would be helpful.
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Canada
01' CLK 320
Originally Posted by 02mbclk430
Hello All,
I just finished changing the oil in my 2002 clk430 and I didn't do enough research on the type and weight of oil that should be used. I used mobil 1 5w30 and read that it is not on the list of approved oil's. Do you think this is going to be a serious issue even though I change it every 5000 miles? Should I run out and get 0w40 as reccommended? And advise would be helpful.
I just finished changing the oil in my 2002 clk430 and I didn't do enough research on the type and weight of oil that should be used. I used mobil 1 5w30 and read that it is not on the list of approved oil's. Do you think this is going to be a serious issue even though I change it every 5000 miles? Should I run out and get 0w40 as reccommended? And advise would be helpful.
I think it is better for you to follow the spec., if I were you, I would drain the 5W-30 and change it back to 0W-40.
0W-40 can go down to lower temp. than 5W-30 but now it is summer and I am not sure if the difference between the two is huge or not.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 3
From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
Don't bother with the dealer. They are clueless. The oils are vastly different in their makeup but under normal conditions they will both provide excellent service for your engine. Even though the 5w30 is not MB 229.3 or 229.5 certified, you should have no problem getting 5000 miles out of it. If you are curious, go to the dealer and look at the oil they put in. Most likely, it is Pennzoil or some other less expensive oil. Smythe and Beschoff in San Jose both use Pennzoil as their "house" brand. You have to ask for Mobil 1 and sometimes pay more for it.
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...bil1_5W-30.asp
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...bil1_0W-40.asp
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...bil1_5W-30.asp
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...bil1_0W-40.asp
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
