RX_Renesis

i'm going to need to add some oil for my CLK, but i dont know what weight of oil to use? The manual doesn't help too cause it jsut says any MB recommended brand is ok... All i need to know is what weight and perferabally which brand? thanks.. oh and it's a 2000 CLK 320...

CERY

Mobile1 40W European Formula

MarcusF

Mobil1 0-40. Surprisingly, Wal-Mart carries it for $5/quart. The Kragen chain does as well, but for a bit more than Wal-Mart.

Does the Renesis take synthetic, or is that question still the cause of endless debate/flames at Rx7Club?

RX_Renesis

umm is Mobil 1 5W-30 ok for the engine? does it HAVE to be "European Formula"?

CHB

It doesn’t "have" to be the euro formula. My dealer has been putting 5W-40 QS in since day one. I recently changed the oil to Mobil1 5w-30, but I heard that the 30 weights from Mobil1 is not a true synthetic and is not recommended by MB. I plan on keeping it in for 4000 miles, then changing to 5w-40 from Mobil1.

RX_Renesis

ic... so i guess tomorrow i will go and exchange my 5W-30 to 5W40 and fill her up...

blackbenzz

Get 0w40 Mobil1

myNAMESterry

SoCalCLK

So which is it? 0w-40 or 5w-40 Mobile 1?

I heard that 0w-40 Mobile 1 is better for turbo-charged cars (such as the Audi S4) and 5w-40 is the proper weight for our CLKs (320 and 430). What does the dealership use?

SoCalCLK

Actually it is Mobil 1 0W-40, fully synthetic. I went to www.mobil1.com and punched in ym car's info, 2002 CLK 430, and found out. Here's the link in case anyone else needs it:

http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/Mo...l_1_0W-40.aspx

djamer

0w-40 is the most advanced and only recommended oil from Mobil 1. The CLK manual has suggestions and but,

From mobil 1 website..
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Current Vehicle:
Year: 2002
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: CLK320
Engine Type: 6cyl. 3.2Liter


Mobil 1 0W-40
A fully synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 0W-40 with SuperSyn Technology exceeds industry standards and the major leading builder requirements, enabling the product to keep performing well after conventional oils cannot. Mobil 1 is recommended by leading car manufacturers as initial fill.
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Like previously mentioned, WalMart has the cheapest price for this oil. I usually pick up a good supply each time i go and stock up. Do oil changes myself or at my local Benz mechanic.

320clk978

is mobil 1 0w40 good for cold weather? i live in boston so its pretty cold over here.

SoCalCLK

0W-40 means that the oil will circulate that much faster (because the oil is minimally viscous) when you start the car (especially a cold start in cold weather) and can begin to circulate and protect your engine as fast as possible.

RX_Renesis

what if i can't find any mobil 1 0W-40? can i use 5W-40? cause where i live i dont see any 0W-40 and the closest walmart is like 45-60mins drive away from me and i dont want to drive my car that far to pick up some oil... since i'm running VERY LOW now...

CHB

You can use it with no problem, my local dealership only uses 5w-40, hence why my car has been using it from the start. Here is a list of approved oils:
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html