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Old May 29, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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What oil for 99 ML430

HI,
What is the best oil for a 99 ML430? We live in the Dallas TX area and temps range from slightly below freezing in Winter (very occasionaly) to 100 - 110 F in Summer.

I tried various searches on the net and either found nothing clear or something that went into tech specs about the oil that I don't understand.

I'd prefer to stick with MB's recommendations.

Thanks

Jim
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Old May 29, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Re: What oil for 99 ML430

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HI,
What is the best oil for a 99 ML430? We live in the Dallas TX area and temps range from slightly below freezing in Winter (very occasionaly) to 100 - 110 F in Summer.

I tried various searches on the net and either found nothing clear or something that went into tech specs about the oil that I don't understand.

I'd prefer to stick with MB's recommendations.

Thanks

Jim
At the dealer, we use Mobil 1 0W-40 Synthetic.
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Old May 29, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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Is Mobil 1 0W40 available in stores?? Also, what filter is good?


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Old May 29, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by milltek
Is Mobil 1 0W40 available in stores?? Also, what filter is good?


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yes it is...get the filter from mb dealer or i believe performanceproducts.com may carry it.
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Old May 29, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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More oil info here http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html Also one of the best places for filters etc is here http://www.thebenzbin.com/
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Which stores carry the mb recommended 0W40? I have been told that weight is unique to dealers. In a pinch a 5W30 or 40 works fine too.
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Wal-Mart, Autozone & Advance Auto Parts all have it here in Central Ohio.
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