DougandhisC280

I have an 08 SLK280. (despite my username that is 7 years old) I am due for my first oil change and will be doing it myself. Is there any oil besides 0w-40 that I can use? Something like a 0W-20 or a 5W-40 is what I am interested in. I can buy those at a local parts store. The only place I can find the 0W-40 is at the dealer for 13.50 per quart and they said they are currently out of it. (somehow) Thanks for your advise.

-Doug

Duo-Art

Doug,

Do not use the 0W-20. It is too thin for summer. 5W40 is very close to the factory recommendation and will work fine.

uberwgn

Dougie, you can purchase the M1 0W40 at Walmart, Autozone, Advance Auto Part, etc. for around $6/qt. Yes, it meets the 229.5 quality standard required by your car.

Enjoy.