CLKgurl

Hey,

I recently bought a 2000 CLK 430 with a CLK 55 AMG kit and upgrades. It has 130k on it. I have heard a lot of different opinions about when/how often you should change the oil. So how often should I change the oil? And What type of oil do I use?

Thanks!

lkchris

The brand name or the "viscocity" rating of the motor oil you use is irrelevant.

What's critical is that "MB229.5" is PRINTED ON THE BOTTLE. If this specification is not printed on the bottle, it is NOT a Mercedes-approved motor oil and does NOT meet the specifications.

This means it will be synthetic oil, and the path of least resistance is Mobil 1 0W-40 European Formula.

Every 10k is the factory-recommended change interval. In truth, that's the USA distributor recommended interval, as the factory has a longer change interval recommendation for other countries.

Recommend you ONLY take your Mercedes to a Mercedes-experienced mechanic even for something as seemingly simple as an oil change.

CLKgurl

Thanks! That helps a lot! I never owned a Benz before and I would've never known that. So thanks for the info!

ohlord

your own oil changes. A Mercedes-experienced mechanic is about the furthest thing you need for such a simple task.
Use the right oil mentioned
use a fleece filter www.autohausaz.com
follow the simple do it yourself instructions.
If it takes a mercedes experienced mechanic to perform such a simple task,God help us all

CLKgurl

Nice tips! I used to change the oil on my Honda so I'll just have to learn how to do it on the Benz. Thanks peeps!