What type of oil?
09-27-2012, 03:35 PM
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What type of oil?
What type of oil and oil filter is recommended for my 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 4 Matic?
I live in NJ. On my wifes c240 we have been using 0w-40
The car has just a little over 100k
I live in NJ. On my wifes c240 we have been using 0w-40
The car has just a little over 100k
09-27-2012, 04:29 PM
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2006 c230 sport
it takes 0w-40. Mobil 1 MB-Approved Synthetic Engine oil, same with the filter to.
Approved engine oil viscosity in relation to temperature
Below -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 0W-30, 0W-40.
Above -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50
Above -4°F/-20°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above +5°F/-15°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50
Above +23°F/-5°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 20W-40, 20W-50
Approved engine oil viscosity in relation to temperature
Below -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 0W-30, 0W-40.
Above -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50
Above -4°F/-20°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above +5°F/-15°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50
Above +23°F/-5°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 20W-40, 20W-50
09-29-2012, 01:43 AM
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Oil Types
I've read many threads on this and my opinon is that you should always change your oil. There are many oil types out there and many manufacturers of oil. Mercedes has a whole listing of oil that can be used. You can find it in WIS.
So when I first purchased my 2003 E320 I had the stealership do a "Service B" and when I looked at what type of oil they put in they didn't put in the MB oil but Mobil 1 5W40.
I live in Northern California where the temperature stays pretty much in the mid-range between 30 and 100 degrees. So the 5W40 will work in that temperature range.
I figure if it's good enough for the Stealership then it's good enough for me.
You might want to have the Stealership do it once and have them do a service and at the same time to make sure that everything is working correctly. Then observe the service sheet and see what type of oil they used.
You can also save money on oil changes if you choose to do them yourself. But be sure to not neglect all of the other checks that need to be done at appropriate mileages.
Here's a good link for DIY oil changes. This guy Check Codes did his homework and provides good directions.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...change-v6.html
Good Luck and happy motoring!!!
So when I first purchased my 2003 E320 I had the stealership do a "Service B" and when I looked at what type of oil they put in they didn't put in the MB oil but Mobil 1 5W40.
I live in Northern California where the temperature stays pretty much in the mid-range between 30 and 100 degrees. So the 5W40 will work in that temperature range.
I figure if it's good enough for the Stealership then it's good enough for me.
You might want to have the Stealership do it once and have them do a service and at the same time to make sure that everything is working correctly. Then observe the service sheet and see what type of oil they used.
You can also save money on oil changes if you choose to do them yourself. But be sure to not neglect all of the other checks that need to be done at appropriate mileages.
Here's a good link for DIY oil changes. This guy Check Codes did his homework and provides good directions.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...change-v6.html
Good Luck and happy motoring!!!
Last edited by reciler; 09-29-2012 at 01:46 AM. Reason: Adding information
09-29-2012, 09:18 AM
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I use a topsider and change oil from the top. I have been doing this for 60,000 miles now and have 123,000 on the car no issues. Oil change total time is about 25 minutes no jacking the car. Easiest oil change I have ever done. Almost white glove change. I also run the FSS and do all the other checks.
09-29-2012, 10:57 PM
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I second the opinion of vettdvr for topside extraction. It's much easier and cleaner, plus you don't have to worry about bolt and washer leaks. I've always used 0w-40 and Mann filters.
