Switched from Castrol Syntec to Mobil 1- made a difference!!
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Switched from Castrol Syntec to Mobil 1- made a difference!!
For some reason the dealer where my '00 E55 was serviced last put Syntec motor oil in- I just changed the oil myself and went with M1 0W 40. I swear the car has more power, and idles more smoothly. Maybe I'm imagining things, but I have always used M1- and I thought I would share.
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Originally Posted by paulunm
For some reason the dealer where my '00 E55 was serviced last put Syntec motor oil in- I just changed the oil myself and went with M1 0W 40. I swear the car has more power, and idles more smoothly. Maybe I'm imagining things, but I have always used M1- and I thought I would share.
but isnt there a little sticker at the front of the engine bay saying
"Mercedes Benz and ///AMG recommends Mobil[1]"
or something along the lines of that?
then why would you dealer put anythin else in
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Using 0-W40 Mobil 1 will allow more power to the rear wheels because it is easier for the oil pump (less HP required to run the oil pump) to pump the oil thru the Motor. This is because the oil has less viscosity and is a superior lubricating film. 
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Hehe. Sometimes cars run better after a service... IF THEY NEEDED IT SO BAD!! How often do you change your oil and how harsh are you on it? Maybe you should just change it more often. It's not a good sign when you see a difference (especially smoother idle) after an oil change. It is a tell tale sign that the oil had broken down.
Hehe. Sometimes cars run better after a service... IF THEY NEEDED IT SO BAD!! How often do you change your oil and how harsh are you on it? Maybe you should just change it more often. It's not a good sign when you see a difference (especially smoother idle) after an oil change. It is a tell tale sign that the oil had broken down.
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Originally Posted by jangy
It's not a good sign when you see a difference (especially smoother idle) after an oil change. It is a tell tale sign that the oil had broken down.
