Oil type/brand for e320 4matic
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'97 E320
Don't know much about the Total/Elf oil, but it is supposed to be good stuff.
I would use Mobil 1 0w40 or German Castrol (aka Syntec 0w30) if you want to use an MB 229.5-specced oil
To save a few bucks I would use Mobil 1 10w30 "high mileage" as it meets ACEA A3/B3/B4 euro long drain specs and can be had in 5qt jugs at Walmart for $22. It is not officially 229.5 approved, but is very similar in specification to German Castrol, and should have some esters for "seal conditioning".
If you want the best long-drain oil out there, use Amsoil AFL 5w40
If you want the best high performance oil available (ester based), use Redline 5w30, 0w40, or 5w40.
I would use Mobil 1 0w40 or German Castrol (aka Syntec 0w30) if you want to use an MB 229.5-specced oil
To save a few bucks I would use Mobil 1 10w30 "high mileage" as it meets ACEA A3/B3/B4 euro long drain specs and can be had in 5qt jugs at Walmart for $22. It is not officially 229.5 approved, but is very similar in specification to German Castrol, and should have some esters for "seal conditioning".
If you want the best long-drain oil out there, use Amsoil AFL 5w40
If you want the best high performance oil available (ester based), use Redline 5w30, 0w40, or 5w40.
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
In my opinion you should use the oil recommended by the manufacturer -- MB. The price differential is minor and the why risk repairs based upon someone else's marketing hype?
For your engine MB recommends an oil which meets their 229.5 spec. A commonly available oil (PepBoys, Kragen, Walmart, etc) is Mobil 1 Synthetic (European Formula) 0W-40. Normally sells for $6.99 at PepBoys.
Here is a link to a document that lists all recommend fluids and lubricants for your car including the 229.5 oils. FYI - a fleece filter is also required if you are going to use the FSS to compute oil change intervals.
Note: Scroll down to find the link factoryfluids.pdf in one of my posts.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-2nd-3rd.html
Good luck.
For your engine MB recommends an oil which meets their 229.5 spec. A commonly available oil (PepBoys, Kragen, Walmart, etc) is Mobil 1 Synthetic (European Formula) 0W-40. Normally sells for $6.99 at PepBoys.
Here is a link to a document that lists all recommend fluids and lubricants for your car including the 229.5 oils. FYI - a fleece filter is also required if you are going to use the FSS to compute oil change intervals.
Note: Scroll down to find the link factoryfluids.pdf in one of my posts.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-2nd-3rd.html
Good luck.
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
Check out the oil filters from autohausaz and select the Mann one. It says 'fleece media' in the description.
See last item in list here:
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...20Filter%20Kit
Technically you could use just the filter as the filter kit just adds the replacement o-rings. I just get the kit and replace the o-rings each change (yearly for me). Free shipping for orders over $50 so you might get a couple and an air filter or whatever.
See last item in list here:
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...20Filter%20Kit
Technically you could use just the filter as the filter kit just adds the replacement o-rings. I just get the kit and replace the o-rings each change (yearly for me). Free shipping for orders over $50 so you might get a couple and an air filter or whatever.
