1999 CLK320 - Which Oil
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1999 CLK Cabriolet 320
1999 CLK320 - Which Oil
Hi All, this old chestnut, its due a oil filter change but not sure what to use I've been given a choice of 2 both fully sym 0w-30 or 5w-40
Looking through its early yrs it had 0w-30 at the dealer but the last few yrs the sh just says oil change at an indy so no idea whats in it, its uk based 81K and a 1999 3.2, I've also been told the 0w-30 is the better one as its thinner when hot and flows better and mpg providing the engines good (I hope it is), I do 3/4 motorway the rest mixed 12K at yr, had the car for a few months so no idea how much it uses,
The book says use the correct MB spec and the oil makers look up guides point to 10w-40 semi which I don't think is correct,
Any thoughts? its as clear as mud, cost is the same so it whats best,
Looking through its early yrs it had 0w-30 at the dealer but the last few yrs the sh just says oil change at an indy so no idea whats in it, its uk based 81K and a 1999 3.2, I've also been told the 0w-30 is the better one as its thinner when hot and flows better and mpg providing the engines good (I hope it is), I do 3/4 motorway the rest mixed 12K at yr, had the car for a few months so no idea how much it uses,
The book says use the correct MB spec and the oil makers look up guides point to 10w-40 semi which I don't think is correct,
Any thoughts? its as clear as mud, cost is the same so it whats best,
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From: Perth, Australia
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For me it basically comes down to ensuring MB has approved it, they put it through lots of tests and have stringent requirements. Mobile 1 is my choice it has MB-Approval 229.3 and 229.5.
http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_0W40.aspx
Both Mobile 1 0W-40 and 5W-50 are fine. I live on the edge of a desert so I use 5W-50 cause its got better viscosity at temp extreams.
Just remember any oil you use must have MB-Approval 229.3 and 229.5.
http://www.mobil1.com.au/products/product_0W40.aspx
Both Mobile 1 0W-40 and 5W-50 are fine. I live on the edge of a desert so I use 5W-50 cause its got better viscosity at temp extreams.
Just remember any oil you use must have MB-Approval 229.3 and 229.5.
