Where to Get 5w-40
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5W-40 OR 0W-40..for the E55
As the title says, shopping for 5w-40. I used to be able to find oil and filters online for my vette and that was usually a lot cheaper than the brick and mortar stores.
where do you guys get yours?
Edited the title since there is seems to be confusion on which to use!
Thx.
where do you guys get yours?
Edited the title since there is seems to be confusion on which to use!
Thx.
Last edited by MrKool; May 18, 2010 at 03:14 PM.
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http://avlube.com/mo1espfom5wc.html
I've used them in the past, and they were very reliable
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So I use 0w-40?
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yep, Mobil 1 0 W40
Like MB forever stated Mercedes did switch to 5 W40 for a few months then went back to the 0 W40. The bottle will state for "AMG" on the back.
FYI the 55 has 2 drain plugs that are called one time use by Mercedes, members have used thread sealers to re use plugs. One other item, the 55 has to be drained from below, the oil can not be fully extracted with a vacuum system.
Like MB forever stated Mercedes did switch to 5 W40 for a few months then went back to the 0 W40. The bottle will state for "AMG" on the back.
FYI the 55 has 2 drain plugs that are called one time use by Mercedes, members have used thread sealers to re use plugs. One other item, the 55 has to be drained from below, the oil can not be fully extracted with a vacuum system.
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Yacht Master, thanks for the info. I just bought the car and I am trying to change all the needed fluids and other stuff. Below is my list, if you guys think I should add/remove anything, please advise.
Super Charger Belt
Engine Oil (0w-40) (9 qts)
One Time User Drain Plugs (2)
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Dust Filter
Transmission Oil (recommendations???)
Transmission Filter
Brake Fluid
Super Charger Belt
Engine Oil (0w-40) (9 qts)
One Time User Drain Plugs (2)
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Dust Filter
Transmission Oil (recommendations???)
Transmission Filter
Brake Fluid
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Per this post here..., AMG recommends the following:
This occurs as the automotive fluid standards have changed in the meantime (in May 2008).
In general, the following fluids should be used for AMG engines :
- Mobil 1 5W-40 for M156 engine (63er models)
- Mobil 1 0W-40 all other AMG engines (as well the AMG diesel engines that was used for the C 30 AMG)
- Mobil 1 5W-50 SLR engine
Before that change, the Mobil 1 0W-40 was used for the 63 models as well.
Best regards,
AMG Private Lounge Team
In general, the following fluids should be used for AMG engines :
- Mobil 1 5W-40 for M156 engine (63er models)
- Mobil 1 0W-40 all other AMG engines (as well the AMG diesel engines that was used for the C 30 AMG)
- Mobil 1 5W-50 SLR engine
Before that change, the Mobil 1 0W-40 was used for the 63 models as well.
Best regards,
AMG Private Lounge Team
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I bought my Mobil1 5W40 Formula M from AVLubricants, linked above, but it didn't appear on their website. Customer service found it at another warehouse. My dealer only has it in their bulk tank, no quarts.
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Thanks folks. I will check out walmart for the 0w-40. For the brake fluid, it looks like it has to be done properly with the STAR system so I will be getting that done at the dealer (charging $115.00).
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5w-40 is recommended if filling up with gas that contains 10% ethanol
5w-40 is recommended if filling up with gas that contains 10% ethanol.
This is why MB is now recommending the 5w-40 instead of the 0w-40.
I bought mine directly from MB for the new C and my E at the same time.
At least this is what has been explained to me when I asked for 0w-40, they basically said no.
Got my quarts for $7.50 each at MB.
This is why MB is now recommending the 5w-40 instead of the 0w-40.
I bought mine directly from MB for the new C and my E at the same time.
At least this is what has been explained to me when I asked for 0w-40, they basically said no.
Got my quarts for $7.50 each at MB.
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5w-40 is recommended if filling up with gas that contains 10% ethanol.
This is why MB is now recommending the 5w-40 instead of the 0w-40.
I bought mine directly from MB for the new C and my E at the same time.
At least this is what has been explained to me when I asked for 0w-40, they basically said no.
Got my quarts for $7.50 each at MB.
This is why MB is now recommending the 5w-40 instead of the 0w-40.
I bought mine directly from MB for the new C and my E at the same time.
At least this is what has been explained to me when I asked for 0w-40, they basically said no.
Got my quarts for $7.50 each at MB.
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Whats this with the Star and Brake Fluid change???
What is this about needing STAR to properly do at least the brake fluid?
I was just planning on doing it myself with an extraction pump.
Please advise if I should just let the dealer handle this. Never heard of needing STAR to do this.
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I believe you can only do a partial bleed with an extraction pump and the proper flush can only be done through the STAR system....
somebody plz correct me if I am wrong but thats what I was able to gather after reading up several posts.
somebody plz correct me if I am wrong but thats what I was able to gather after reading up several posts.
