what engine oil type for 2013 E550 M278

 

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...ets-sort1.html
Bookmark this page and recheck often as the recommendations change almost every year.

 

It says 229.5 but there is wide range on multi grade oil that approved for 229.5

 

0w-40 or 5w-40 if you live in a warmer climate. Then make sure its 229.5 approved.

 

I use Mobil 1 European Car Formula 0w-40.
It meets the MB spec.

 

I thought you already asked this....
oil

 

https://www.youcanic.com/mercedes-be...ine-oil-change

 

I recommend every 6k. 10k is too far.

 

why, have you had your oil tested at 6k and determined that its lubricity has broken down ? these engines hold like 8 quarts of oil, and the fully synthetic oil Mercedes specifies has a long service life.

factory says 10K miles or every year, whichever comes first.

 

They hold 9, and 10k miles is far too long, on tests done by M157 and M278 owners.

It's MB first mass produced twin turbo V8, and they were being too optimistic.

 

And if they made the engine last forever they would be a dead car company like almost happened to Volvo with the Amazon model. Car companies calculate very carefully how long the engine will last and the oil change recommendation comes from that.

I change mine every 5000 miles. I used to change every 3000 miles with my past U.S. made cars with 5 qt oil volume but allowed it to go to 5000 miles since the oil capacity at 9 qt calculates that based on5 qt and 3000 miles.

Cheapest insurance for your engine is to change oil often, far earlier than the manufacturer recommends.

 

Motul 5/40 every 5-6k. when i first bought my E. it consumed oil cant remember how muvh per 1k miles. once i change to motul it stopped. and after see how many people have issues with the 6.2 AMG motor and Mobil 1 im not touching Mobil 1 again.