Oil you guys are using
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2005 e55 black on black 07 e63 po30
Oil you guys are using
Can I put 10-30 in my car I have 80k on it I just wanted to know
If can put that kind oil in it because from what I see so far is 0-40 5-30
But because I have 80k I feel like if I use 10-30 maybe my motor wont be so noisy
If can put that kind oil in it because from what I see so far is 0-40 5-30
But because I have 80k I feel like if I use 10-30 maybe my motor wont be so noisy
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10W-30 is thinner than 0W-40. The second number is the one you really want to pay attention to when comparing viscosities. The first number basically says "This oil acts like a XX weight oil when it's cold". 0W-40 is nice because it flows freely when cold and maintains viscosity when hot. Something like a 10W-30 will be thick when cold and will thin out when hot compared to a 0W-40.
Also, M1 0W-40.
Also, M1 0W-40.
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I have read many threads comparing oils, and I realize that there are oils out there that meat the minimum specifications MB has set for these vehicles; however, I don't see any point in switching. I don't beat on my car too often and have never had it at a race track (but I do digs every once in a while when some dude wants to challenge me). I change it at the 10k mile mark and haven't had any problems yet. 50k on my car...
I have read many threads comparing oils, and I realize that there are oils out there that meat the minimum specifications MB has set for these vehicles; however, I don't see any point in switching. I don't beat on my car too often and have never had it at a race track (but I do digs every once in a while when some dude wants to challenge me). I change it at the 10k mile mark and haven't had any problems yet. 50k on my car...
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Except for Castrol claiming 4 times better wear protection than Mobil1 and now Pennzoil Ultra claiming 8 times better wear protection than Mobil1, they had to prove those claims and did. Makes you think huh? Oh and Mobil1 is not the oil of choice for MBenz in Europe.
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Except for Castrol claiming 4 times better wear protection than Mobil1 and now Pennzoil Ultra claiming 8 times better wear protection than Mobil1, they had to prove those claims and did. Makes you think huh? Oh and Mobil1 is not the oil of choice for MBenz in Europe.
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http://www.nexttechnology.us/mb/oil.html
I stand to be corrected but I believe Shell oils are the choice for European MB's. Hopefully someone from Europe or the UK will chime in.
I stand to be corrected but I believe Shell oils are the choice for European MB's. Hopefully someone from Europe or the UK will chime in.
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All Searches I ran show Mobil 1 (0w-40 for E55) as the factory equipped oil in all AMGs...
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...d_Mobil_1.aspx
Mobil 1 is also original equipment in other high-performance vehicles, including the Chevrolet Corvette, all Porsche models, Mercedes-Benz AMG.
All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in the U.S. are equipped with an engine decal approving Mobil 1. Land Rover also approves Mobil 1.
List of Mercedes-Benz Approved Synthetic Engine Oil (2005-2009 Models):
- Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
- Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
- Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
- Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
- ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30* Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-401
- Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30*
NOTE: As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil.
Conventional petroleum based oils are not recommended for vehicles equipped with the Flexible Service System (1998 & newer) but maybe used for older vehicles (1997 & Earlier).
For some reason, I am partial to Gulf Oil
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I'd honestly stick with what works and what's recommended. I've heard that the greater the spread between the cold and hot numbers(0 and 50 in this case), the less stable the oil is because of the amount of additives it takes to make the oil perform in cold and hot temperatures. In all honestly you could probably run Autozone brand 5W-30 conventional oil and never have a mechanical failure, but IMO changing it up isn't worth the potential risk. I have 100k as of yesterday and have no plans to change anything.
