SL/R230: Oil Consumption...
06-04-2003, 05:18 PM
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Oil Consumption...
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The book says expect to use 1 litre of oil every 600 miles. I've done 1,750 miles and the oil level still reads OK. Reassuring?
Thought I'd physically check the oil but seems like you can't pull a dipstick. Or can you? Any body had to top up the oil?
The car came with a litre in the boot, but its not Mobil - any reason not to use what they supplied?
The book says expect to use 1 litre of oil every 600 miles. I've done 1,750 miles and the oil level still reads OK. Reassuring?
Thought I'd physically check the oil but seems like you can't pull a dipstick. Or can you? Any body had to top up the oil?
The car came with a litre in the boot, but its not Mobil - any reason not to use what they supplied?
06-04-2003, 06:01 PM
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new v8 models do not have dipstick. you must check oil thru cluster. i changed oil and filter and refilled to manuals recommendations. no way to check but electronically.
06-05-2003, 06:32 PM
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No Mercedes I've ever owned has ever used any oil. Ever. So it's not a concern and you should certain not add a couple of pints of amber nectar just to be safe. The engines can be damaged by over-filling.
06-06-2003, 02:04 PM
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Thats reassuring BlueSL. Surprised to find the oil usage mentioned in the manual, and a free litre in the boot...
I was about to give it a pint of Fosters as a precautionary measure!
I was about to give it a pint of Fosters as a precautionary measure!
10-04-2004, 12:21 AM
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Mobil 1 0w-40 has poor consumption performance. The 5w-40 SUV is better and so is German Castrol Syntec 0w-30. Meets MB specs, available at AutoZone.
