e320 oil change
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'96 E320 (W210)
Oil & Filter
It would surprise me if 10w30 would cause any seepage. I lived in a colder climate for a while, and didn't experience any problems with my '96 E320. I now either buy the Mobil 1 0w40 from the dealer (about 1$ more per quart) or blend Mobil 1 10w30 and 15w50.
You can use the dealer filter, but Purolator also sells a very decent one. It's actually a little sturdier than the Mercedes original, which is a German Hengst filter. (The German filter does not contain metal parts as it needs to burn completely in an incinerator to meet German environmental standards.)
I do not use an extractor, as I like to inspect the underside of my car in regular intervals. I usually combine that with the oil change. But extractors are available almost anywhere. Try online tool resellers (e.g. harbor freight) if they have any specials.
You can use the dealer filter, but Purolator also sells a very decent one. It's actually a little sturdier than the Mercedes original, which is a German Hengst filter. (The German filter does not contain metal parts as it needs to burn completely in an incinerator to meet German environmental standards.)
I do not use an extractor, as I like to inspect the underside of my car in regular intervals. I usually combine that with the oil change. But extractors are available almost anywhere. Try online tool resellers (e.g. harbor freight) if they have any specials.
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From: Germany
'00 S320 W220, '98 A160 W168/ sold in 2005 '86 260 E W124 '90 260E W124
my well proven recommendation, owning two W124's with well over 180kmls on them, change oil twice as often as recommended by MB. In order to save some money, you may use less expensive oil. Since my theory is: any oil looses properities over the milage, and a cheaper oil with less miles is always better than an expensive oil with a high milage.
