Any interest in oil change post?
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Any interest in oil change post?
Hey, folks.
I'm coming up on my next oil change and given the responses to my pictorial brake job post (https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/107227-okay-brake-job.html) I was curious to check the level of interest in a similar post regarding an oil and filter change (including pointing out those pesky o-rings!). It would be a little more detailed because it would be by the drain process, not topsider and I'd try to keep it as basic as possible.
Let me know and -- as always -- enjoy the ride
I'm coming up on my next oil change and given the responses to my pictorial brake job post (https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/107227-okay-brake-job.html) I was curious to check the level of interest in a similar post regarding an oil and filter change (including pointing out those pesky o-rings!). It would be a little more detailed because it would be by the drain process, not topsider and I'd try to keep it as basic as possible.
Let me know and -- as always -- enjoy the ride
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Please do it
Greg, It will be nice if you can post oil change thread. More photos will be greatly appreciated.
This forum is great. Since I joined 2 months ago, I have already save $300 on DIY Brake job.
This forum is great. Since I joined 2 months ago, I have already save $300 on DIY Brake job.
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All righty then. Been thinking about Greg's offer and all of the work he is about to undertake. Somehow it just doesn't seem right to leave that all to himself so here you go:
Greg, I will let you use my car for the demonstration! (Maybe I will even go in 1/2 on the oil and filter as well.)
Looking forward to the post.
Greg, I will let you use my car for the demonstration! (Maybe I will even go in 1/2 on the oil and filter as well.)
Looking forward to the post.
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Gas out here...
is close to $2.85 per gallon of 91, so I'll make you a deal, Jimmy. Leave the cornfields (and your sensibilities 
) behind, drive on out to the left coast, and we'll do it. Heck, I've even got an extra oil-filter wrench you can take home with you.
But you have to buy the oil and fleece filter kit yourself. I'll throw in a gasket/crush washer, though.
Thanks for the laughs and feedback, folks. I'll try to get it up by mid-month, but I've got a few other projects pressing for attention. How about a pictorial post on a steering wheel swap? Yummmm...
Enjoy the weekend!
Greg
) behind, drive on out to the left coast, and we'll do it. Heck, I've even got an extra oil-filter wrench you can take home with you. But you have to buy the oil and fleece filter kit yourself. I'll throw in a gasket/crush washer, though.
Thanks for the laughs and feedback, folks. I'll try to get it up by mid-month, but I've got a few other projects pressing for attention. How about a pictorial post on a steering wheel swap? Yummmm...
Enjoy the weekend!
Greg
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I didn't know changing oil was such a chore..I did a simple one for fun a while back...on a Mustang forum..LOL
http://wcfords.com/ubb/showthread.php?threadid=21946
But yeah, I guess a more detailed one would be better than my "fast paced" one..
oh yeah, I think it should be 0w-40..but I always thought of that as being too thin...been using 5w-30 and it's running great
http://wcfords.com/ubb/showthread.php?threadid=21946
But yeah, I guess a more detailed one would be better than my "fast paced" one..
oh yeah, I think it should be 0w-40..but I always thought of that as being too thin...been using 5w-30 and it's running great
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Check the oil spec
Hi, E420sportgt.
I made that 5w30 mistake on my first oil change (although mine was 10W30); however, even Mobil1 recognizes it doesn't meet the MBZ spec. The only one I can guarantee you meets the MBZ spec -- because I've got a bottle of it in front of me, is the 0W-40, it says it meets MB spec 229.5.
Anecdotally I've heard that the difference in Mobil1 is not just viscosity, but that there are actually some differences in additives to meet the specific MBZ specs. There are in fact other manufacturers who have lower-vis oils that meet the MBZ spec, so there may be some truth to such tales. At any rate, regardless of the weight, for my money the only thing going in my engine is what meets MBZ specs, and in Mobil1 that's the 0W-40.
Finally, if you're worried about how thin it seems, don't be; as a multi-vis oil the 0W has given way to the 40 long before the oil reaches operating temperature.
Take care and enjoy the oil-spec ride,
Greg
I made that 5w30 mistake on my first oil change (although mine was 10W30); however, even Mobil1 recognizes it doesn't meet the MBZ spec. The only one I can guarantee you meets the MBZ spec -- because I've got a bottle of it in front of me, is the 0W-40, it says it meets MB spec 229.5.
Anecdotally I've heard that the difference in Mobil1 is not just viscosity, but that there are actually some differences in additives to meet the specific MBZ specs. There are in fact other manufacturers who have lower-vis oils that meet the MBZ spec, so there may be some truth to such tales. At any rate, regardless of the weight, for my money the only thing going in my engine is what meets MBZ specs, and in Mobil1 that's the 0W-40.
Finally, if you're worried about how thin it seems, don't be; as a multi-vis oil the 0W has given way to the 40 long before the oil reaches operating temperature.
Take care and enjoy the oil-spec ride,
Greg
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Oil Change
E420SportGT Thanks. Your link is very helpfull. I have 1997 E-420 and your information is very help full.
With 5W/30 oil do you see any leakage on your car? I review many site on web and found that 0W/40 is not good for 97, but 5w/30 may be ok.
On last oil change, dealer in Santa Barbara use 10W/40 on my car.
With 5W/30 oil do you see any leakage on your car? I review many site on web and found that 0W/40 is not good for 97, but 5w/30 may be ok.
On last oil change, dealer in Santa Barbara use 10W/40 on my car.
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Originally Posted by Gregs210
Hi, E420sportgt.
I made that 5w30 mistake on my first oil change (although mine was 10W30); however, even Mobil1 recognizes it doesn't meet the MBZ spec. The only one I can guarantee you meets the MBZ spec -- because I've got a bottle of it in front of me, is the 0W-40, it says it meets MB spec 229.5.
Anecdotally I've heard that the difference in Mobil1 is not just viscosity, but that there are actually some differences in additives to meet the specific MBZ specs. There are in fact other manufacturers who have lower-vis oils that meet the MBZ spec, so there may be some truth to such tales. At any rate, regardless of the weight, for my money the only thing going in my engine is what meets MBZ specs, and in Mobil1 that's the 0W-40.
Finally, if you're worried about how thin it seems, don't be; as a multi-vis oil the 0W has given way to the 40 long before the oil reaches operating temperature.
Take care and enjoy the oil-spec ride,
Greg
I made that 5w30 mistake on my first oil change (although mine was 10W30); however, even Mobil1 recognizes it doesn't meet the MBZ spec. The only one I can guarantee you meets the MBZ spec -- because I've got a bottle of it in front of me, is the 0W-40, it says it meets MB spec 229.5.
Anecdotally I've heard that the difference in Mobil1 is not just viscosity, but that there are actually some differences in additives to meet the specific MBZ specs. There are in fact other manufacturers who have lower-vis oils that meet the MBZ spec, so there may be some truth to such tales. At any rate, regardless of the weight, for my money the only thing going in my engine is what meets MBZ specs, and in Mobil1 that's the 0W-40.
Finally, if you're worried about how thin it seems, don't be; as a multi-vis oil the 0W has given way to the 40 long before the oil reaches operating temperature.
Take care and enjoy the oil-spec ride,
Greg
I will have to relook in my manual...since Hadam has said that '97 cars don't go well with 0w40? hmm...could it be that the 4.3L and the 4.2L use different weights?
maybe we should research some more.
oh yeah, and the answer is no as for my car leaking oil.
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Hi, sportGT...
My bad; I just realized you're in the older 210; I don't think the 229.5 oil spec requirement appeared until the synthetic FSS system on the newer cars, so you may be fine with the 5w30.
The owner's manual should have the actual spec and you can compare that to Mobil1's website as they list which of their oils meet what spec.
Take care,
Greg
The owner's manual should have the actual spec and you can compare that to Mobil1's website as they list which of their oils meet what spec.
Take care,
Greg
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Originally Posted by Gregs210
My bad; I just realized you're in the older 210; I don't think the 229.5 oil spec requirement appeared until the synthetic FSS system on the newer cars, so you may be fine with the 5w30.
The owner's manual should have the actual spec and you can compare that to Mobil1's website as they list which of their oils meet what spec.
Take care,
Greg
The owner's manual should have the actual spec and you can compare that to Mobil1's website as they list which of their oils meet what spec.
Take care,
Greg
wheew..good to know
Thanks again.
