Change My Own Oil? What Kind?
#1
Change My Own Oil? What Kind?
Thinking about getting a vac system and changing my own oil from top.
What oil is everyone using now for diesels?
Mine is a 2009 E-320 Bluetec with 41k
I see a Mobil 1 5w-40 but for diesel trucks?
The ESP I think is 5w-30?
Thx!
What oil is everyone using now for diesels?
Mine is a 2009 E-320 Bluetec with 41k
I see a Mobil 1 5w-40 but for diesel trucks?
The ESP I think is 5w-30?
Thx!
#2
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It depends on the climate where you're at, and the mileage on the engine. Here in SoCal, I use the Mobil Synthetic 0w-40
#6
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I'd recommend Mobil1 5W-40 or 0W-40, European Car Formula. Dealers, from what I understand, basically use both, or - rather - switched from using 0W-40 to 5W-40 due to some bleed down issues in their AMG engines. You can't really go wrong with either, but as a previous poster said, it's best to tailor it to climate.
#7
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Mobil1 European is not 229.52 certified. The European oil is good for vehicles without the DSP (?) system. I believe that the European oil is rated 229.51. This is what I use in my 2006 cdi.
Mike T.
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#8
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Didn't read OPs post and subsequent replies carefully enough, I meant for gasoline engines, my apologies. You're right that is not DPF safe.
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; 04-10-2016 at 10:45 PM.
#10
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Here's the list of approved oils:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.52_en.html
Both 5W30 and 0W30 are fine for your climate.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.52_en.html
Both 5W30 and 0W30 are fine for your climate.