Oil changes and performance chips

Jun 4, 2008 | 04:54 PM

Diamondwhite550

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2008 CLS550 Diamond White Edition

Oil changes and performance chips

the dealer told me to get the first oil change 12000 miles or a year but it doesnt seem right, i was wondering when a good time is and what oil should i put for best performance, also i was wondering where i could find a solid performance chip for my car. thanks

Jun 4, 2008 | 06:53 PM

MKZ313

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2008 Lincoln MKZ AWD

Just go by what your owners book is telling you to due, sometimes the dealer would tell you the wrong thing.

Jun 4, 2008 | 10:33 PM

mbenz1

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2007 CLS 550 and some other MBZ

I thought is once every 13,000 miles not 12,000.

Jun 5, 2008 | 07:12 AM

Timeless

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2005 E55 ///AMG

I've always felt it is a good idea to get that first oil change at 1K miles...something to do with possible metal particles from a new engine. After that, go with whatever you feel comfortable, but I always get it changed about every 5K miles even though MB says 10K miles. Might be a waste, but is cheap insurance in my mind.

Mobile One full synthetic is recommended, but AMSoil is what I use and recommend. My SA is even a dealer for it.