YES YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR OIL MORE OFTEN!!!!
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wow, no way. Because obviously mercedes designed the s500 to be a fast car.
Its a ****ing 4400lb luxury boat with 302bhp. Of course its slow. Its not intended to be fast jackass.
If i wanted an s-class that was faster than an E55, I would have just have gotten an S65.
my god people are dumb or just ignorant.
Its a ****ing 4400lb luxury boat with 302bhp. Of course its slow. Its not intended to be fast jackass.
If i wanted an s-class that was faster than an E55, I would have just have gotten an S65.
my god people are dumb or just ignorant.
Really? An S500 wasn't intended to be fast? That's quite a shocker!!
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Furthermore, it depends completely how the car is used (short trips, lots of idling, extreme temps) and the modifications, state of tune, etc on the engine (level of fuel dillution, poor filtration from cotton gauze filters, extra heat from engine oil fed turbo/supercharger, etc)
I agree. I am also under the impression that although the oil may last, the filter would break down much faster !!
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Some of you people argue over the most ridiculous things; who cares what other people change their oil at, most of you will have your car turned-in, totaled, sold, traded, or even repossessed to even make a difference. I have yet to see a blown E55 motor due to lack of proper lubrication so ALL of you must be doing something right. LOL.
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Also remember that MB recommended service intervals are based on non-modified components. I would hope that those that are pushing 100, 200hp and tq above OEM figures, are also modifying their service intervalls accordingly.
I know that I do.
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i work at a BMW & Mercedes Shop. The BMW's definatly cant go that long on oil changes. The Mercedes can. It may have to do with the oil that the brands recommend
Mercedes use Mobil 1
BMW... Not Mobil 1
the Bimmers that go 15k do sludge and lock upif you want "proof" take the valve cover off one that has 100k on it and has followed the service interval. Its trashed. the Benz is ok.
Mercedes use Mobil 1
BMW... Not Mobil 1
the Bimmers that go 15k do sludge and lock upif you want "proof" take the valve cover off one that has 100k on it and has followed the service interval. Its trashed. the Benz is ok.
People can change their oil every 50 miles if they want...but I can't stand it when people say that the factory recommendation is WRONG.
I've been told that I MUST change my oil every 3000 miles ( with synthetic no less ) or my engine will die. Maybe the shops are the ones that want to make more money and not the factory....hmmmmm....
I've been told that I MUST change my oil every 3000 miles ( with synthetic no less ) or my engine will die. Maybe the shops are the ones that want to make more money and not the factory....hmmmmm....
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Again, using the right oils with the right filters and following the correct schedules...which few people do.
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My S55 AMG had 171,000 miles, and I changed the oil at around 6k to 8k miles or so, I never really let it get passed 10k. It ran perfectly and pulled nicely.
That said, always check your oil level. I had to always add oil. I have a new MK6 GTI that is tuned, and I had to add 2 quarts of oil in the first 5k miles. So check your oil!
That said, always check your oil level. I had to always add oil. I have a new MK6 GTI that is tuned, and I had to add 2 quarts of oil in the first 5k miles. So check your oil!
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Again, do what you all want...but it's completely unnecessary. I hope you guys maintain the rest of the vehicle the same way you maintain your oil...since it would be funny if you'd change the oil every 3,000 miles yet never change any other fluid such as brake fluid or transmission fluid.
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I pay Carmax $56 every 3k-6k miles to put in 9 quarts of Mobil 1 and a new filter and will continue to do so for as long as I have my car.
$56...I mean really? The fact that there is even a debate here is actually quite remarkable.
$56...I mean really? The fact that there is even a debate here is actually quite remarkable.
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Regardless, you can spend $1....and it's not the point of this whole conversation.
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The filter is about $13 at cost. Mobil 1 at cost is about $4 per quart.
You are saying that they only charge $7 for labor AND give you parts/oil at cost?
If so, thats a great way for them to lose a bunch of cash.
Also, there have been rumblings that changing oil too early also has downsides.
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How can they charge you $56 for everything, if 9 quarts of mobil 1 alone is $80?
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$ 56 is possible, but they would have to hound you over other service items.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ighlight=Mobil
Filter, paper @ $8.00 Fleece @ $18.00
So for the 3000 mile change guys use the paper, and for the 10,000 mile guys use the fleece filter.
when can we
this
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https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ighlight=Mobil
Filter, paper @ $8.00 Fleece @ $18.00
So for the 3000 mile change guys use the paper, and for the 10,000 mile guys use the fleece filter.
when can we
this
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That would be on the high end and full if not more than retail. This oil goes on sale at times under $5.00 a qt which would place Jobber a bit less than that. I am sure CarMax buys in bulk and saves further. Adds up. I would not be surprised if their cost in bulk is around $3.00 or so a qt. $3 x9-$27.00 +filter. Still a bit of margin.
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$ 56 is possible, but they would have to hound you over other service items.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ighlight=Mobil
Filter, paper @ $8.00 Fleece @ $18.00
So for the 3000 mile change guys use the paper, and for the 10,000 mile guys use the fleece filter.
when can we
this
:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ighlight=Mobil
Filter, paper @ $8.00 Fleece @ $18.00
So for the 3000 mile change guys use the paper, and for the 10,000 mile guys use the fleece filter.
when can we
this
:LOL, good one.
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That would be on the high end and full if not more than retail. This oil goes on sale at times under $5.00 a qt which would place Jobber a bit less than that. I am sure CarMax buys in bulk and saves further. Adds up. I would not be surprised if their cost in bulk is around $3.00 or so a qt. $3 x9-$27.00 +filter. Still a bit of margin.
Everywhere I go Mobil 1 0W-40 is $9 per quart.
I need to shop around more for these $5 deals.
