Oil recommendation and ? on E wagon...
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C320 CDI Estate, E500 4M Wagon
Oil recommendation and ? on E wagon...
Sorry to ask a simple question but what oil does the E500 take, OEM?
Also, I have just ordered my rear cargo mat for my wagon but noticed that it does not quite reach the back of the rear seat - in the brochure, in fact, there is a vertical divider about 11" from were the seat meets the floor, that again goes up and contacts the upper part of the back seat. Completes the 'triangle', if you will: if the seatback is the hypotenuse, then this 'divider' is the longer of the two sides that make the right angle.
I don't have this divider, I assume it just makes it look nice - and removes access to 11" of floor space? Only thing I don't like is that my new $200 mat does not cover the entire back of the car - perhaps I'll get this divider.
Thanks all,
Smash
Also, I have just ordered my rear cargo mat for my wagon but noticed that it does not quite reach the back of the rear seat - in the brochure, in fact, there is a vertical divider about 11" from were the seat meets the floor, that again goes up and contacts the upper part of the back seat. Completes the 'triangle', if you will: if the seatback is the hypotenuse, then this 'divider' is the longer of the two sides that make the right angle.
I don't have this divider, I assume it just makes it look nice - and removes access to 11" of floor space? Only thing I don't like is that my new $200 mat does not cover the entire back of the car - perhaps I'll get this divider.
Thanks all,
Smash
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Yeah, this is still the default oil for the gas cars. The newest diesels must run the new M1 5W40 ESP product. There have been issues with this 229.51 oil in the gas cars. Full details unknown at this time.
Smash, find an oil that meets 229.5. There will be many in your location. I suspect they're going to recommend the xW-40 weight.
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2004 E500 Wagon 4Matic
I have a wagon also. I think what you might be referring to is a storage box. I don't have this either, but I have seen pics of it. There may be reference to it in the handbook also. If I recall you access it by folding the rear seats down (the normal rear seats, not the 3rd row) and then you can put stuff in there. Seemed a bit of palaver to access, but then it is hidden so that is a plus. And also it is really oddly shaped, like the triangle you describe. Maybe for holding your secret stash of giant Toblerone's?? 
I got a Carbox II off of Ebay a few weeks ago. My problem is, it is ever so slightly too long, rather than short. When I close the rear I have to push a little more than I used to, to engage the lock to fully close the rear. It's OK for now. I thought about cutting out a little bit around where the lock mechanism is, but this would ruin the all around 2" lip it has. I imaging, very soon, snowy soaking dogs, boot, skates, etc, and it would be nice to keep the mucky water in one place and not draining down into my lock mechanism.
I got a Carbox II off of Ebay a few weeks ago. My problem is, it is ever so slightly too long, rather than short. When I close the rear I have to push a little more than I used to, to engage the lock to fully close the rear. It's OK for now. I thought about cutting out a little bit around where the lock mechanism is, but this would ruin the all around 2" lip it has. I imaging, very soon, snowy soaking dogs, boot, skates, etc, and it would be nice to keep the mucky water in one place and not draining down into my lock mechanism.
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Thanks for the oil recommendation - the car and I are still in the USA temporarily for another two months, then we ship over, so I just wondered what the USA dealers fill the car with and if it's available outside the dealer.
Yes in Germany there are some different oils. In fact they are longer life in some cases - I don't know all the details but one thing I wondered is if any of the available off-shelf USA oils are good for the 10-15000 KM that are the normal service intervals for the car.
Bottom line I have just had it serviced here and decided to do an oil level check - the car says "add 1.0 quart to reach full level" so I thought I'd top it up. No, there are no leaks. I assume the MB tech just didn't fill it to the absolute top or didn't let the filter fill first.
Anyway I'll look around for some oil. I've also got to replace the wiper blades and noticed they are probably a dealer-only item as well, perhaps I'll simply go buy them both.
Smash
Yes in Germany there are some different oils. In fact they are longer life in some cases - I don't know all the details but one thing I wondered is if any of the available off-shelf USA oils are good for the 10-15000 KM that are the normal service intervals for the car.
Bottom line I have just had it serviced here and decided to do an oil level check - the car says "add 1.0 quart to reach full level" so I thought I'd top it up. No, there are no leaks. I assume the MB tech just didn't fill it to the absolute top or didn't let the filter fill first.
Anyway I'll look around for some oil. I've also got to replace the wiper blades and noticed they are probably a dealer-only item as well, perhaps I'll simply go buy them both.
Smash
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2014 E350 Estate Wagon 4Matic
I have a wagon and yes it's a storage box that your wagon is missing. They're pretty cool since they easily come off and they hold lots of stuff. We have all or emergency stuff in there--shovel, hammer, flares, flashlight, radio, batteries, water, first aid kit, blanket and rope. And we still have room for a backpack when we need to hide something from view.
Don't know what it'll cost to replace it, but it may be worth it.
Don't know what it'll cost to replace it, but it may be worth it.
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