berti_00

at times it would not read stuff right so i was tired of it..... so i did a new one with new oil seals all that.. its perfect now

GRAFH

Nice, you should have installed some magnetic drain plugs while you were down there.

jmb614

Are these re-usable Grafh? Can u PM or post where you got them?

berti_00

well wish i knew were to get them lol... we just reused the same one

jmb614

You can get the OEM plugs from the dealership for a couple bucks, but Im not sure where to get the magnetic plugs at, I assume they seal fine since it appears Grafh is using them?

On a side note, using the sensor to check the level I've noticed that after every oil change I've done it reads between 7-7.7 quarts. I always drain both sumps and replace the filter and re-fill with 8.5 quarts. Is it typical for the sensor to show a lower amount, despite having filled it up?

GRAFH

Yeah they are re-usable and seal fine. I use the crush washer style of gasket instead of the factory copper one. I get them from mitsubishi. They are like the ones that come on spark plugs. You have to use new ones every time. Here is where I bought the drain plugs >> http://www.sardracing.com/index.htm

GRAFH

Here is a better link >> http://www.sard.co.jp/after_eng/prod...oilfilter.html

Btw, the plug with the most iron on it was from the rear sump.

saleen01

which part number?

GRAFH

Honestly I don't remember. It was one of the m14 x 1.5 plugs.

sdm-06
sdm-03
sdm-01

I would actually like to know the differences between the 3 myself.

typhoon43

These should work just as well: http://getnrg.com/products/under-hoo...oil-drain-plug

I'd still like to know where you get the crush washers from though.

GRAFH

No not really, those nrg are made in china. Sard = japan. Big difference.

typhoon43

Maybe I should order some Titanium 14mmx1.5 Oil plugs with Unicorn Horn crush washers eh?

Considering Japan imports pretty much all of it's aluminum from China, it has the be the manufacturing process you're so concerned about. Would that be correct? Are the NRG's just "ricey" to you? I'm seriously wondering, because you seem pretty staunch with your reply to my suggestion. To me it's a 1.5" long bolt made of the same material as the pan, so as long as the threads are spec'd, there's no difference, minus the "SARD" tax, which is just like when the dealership wants 30 dollars for an OEM filter that you can get the exact same thing for 10.00. What makes SARD so fancy? Their racing heritage? They make these bolts in house? I'm not being sarcastic. I'm actually curious as to what justifies this being THE oil pan bolt, because the price they charge definitely comes across as being "the best"

Ozimandius

Thread resurrection! My query is for the W210 E55 AMG since I couldn't find a similar thread in that section.

After going through this thread, I'm tempted to buy a few for my car, however, does anyone know if the OEM/stock plug is already magnetic?

06E55

It is not magnetic.

Yacht Master

Stock is nonmagnetic, and your W210 M113 E55 can have the oil vacuumed out. It only has one sump.

Yaron Bassa

It seems like my car is making funny firecracker noises and takes longer to change gears it’s saying to add 2 quarts of oil u think this has something to do with that or whst could it be

SICAMG

God I love this forum. Every other day it's something more special than the last.

Ls1toAMG

😆WTF

As for the original question i use fully synthetic valoline. 0w40 every 5k

E55Greasemonkey

High mileage beat up E55's have become so cheap they are filtering down to the unwashed masses. And I thought the "ricer stage" of the E55 sales cycle a few years ago was bad....whew! we are at rock bottom now.

SICAMG

Hey as long as I am still learning that's all the matters to me ! You just have to pick threw the weeds and poison Ivey that's all. LOL

Yuille36

Remember one thing, having the adequate amount of engine oil is critical to avoid engine damage, as oil is the life’s blood on your engine.

Shrek1970

Hi guys I am now the proud owner of a CLS55 AMG
my question is this,my mechanic has told me I don't need to use Mobil 1 for its oil change and that I can use a pattern copy oil??..just wondered what you guys use and your thoughts on this issue??

Yuille36

You can use whatever oil you like, as long as it meets Mercedes-AMG specifications. I have used Mobil 1 almost entirely throughout my car's life. I have also used Liqui Moly 5W-40 in the past.
I do recommend using Liqui Moly Cera Tec additive. I use this in all three of my vehicles. I do know of some AMG owners that use Motul. But the choice is yours.

nd-photo.nl

Yeps, I use Liqui Moly 5W40 with Ceratec added

HubTraum

5W50 Motul Sport Ester
(Or the succsessor) every 10-15.000km
and Mann-Filter HU 718/5 x


Motul 300V 5W50

RedLine 5W50 looks good

Royal Purple XPR 5W50 (if this wouldn‘t cost ~ 40,- € in germany instead 18,- $ I‘d buy it immediatly)


best regards