what's your favorite brand oil to use in your m157?
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what's your favorite brand oil to use in your m157?
mobil 1 5w-40 is what my dealer uses...
i want to switch to motel x-cess 8100 5w-40.
i heard some use mobil 1 0w-40(yes its a lot cheaper too)
i want to switch to motel x-cess 8100 5w-40.
i heard some use mobil 1 0w-40(yes its a lot cheaper too)
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mobile1 synthetic 5w-40 when im motivated and order online...0w-40 when i go to autoparts store as they never have 5w40
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Mobil 1 5W-40 is a low SAPS oil that meets MB 229.51 which is their diesel oil specification. Oils meeting MB 229.51 can also be used in gasoline engines which is why dealers generally only stock the 5W-40. However, for optimum protection in a gasoline engine like the M157, a full SAPS oil that meets MB 229.5 like Mobil 1 0W-40 is preferable.
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Based on my previous experience with Mobil-1 on my Turbo Porsche, I have used the Liqui-Moly oil which btw is MB approved and very happy.
but oil is almost a religious discussion so this is based on my personal experience with a highly modded 996 Turbo, M1 tends to loose its sheering too quickly.
Good Luck
but oil is almost a religious discussion so this is based on my personal experience with a highly modded 996 Turbo, M1 tends to loose its sheering too quickly.
Good Luck
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0W Mobil 1 used exclusively in my two Benzes and one Acura. Acura gets 0W20, the E250 0W30, and the E63 0W40.
Despite what most guys here will say, brand isn't all that important. If you're using a synthetic oil that meets the MB229.5 spec, you'll never be sorry as it will be a quality oil.
Use a 0 weight oil over a 5W, the 0 will provide better protection than the 5W in both extreme heat and cold.
Despite what most guys here will say, brand isn't all that important. If you're using a synthetic oil that meets the MB229.5 spec, you'll never be sorry as it will be a quality oil.
Use a 0 weight oil over a 5W, the 0 will provide better protection than the 5W in both extreme heat and cold.
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Mobil 1 0-40, I have to add two quarts around 6-8 months into a service and she eats it. Been tested and head bolt tested and told that 2 quarts of burn off is normal. I do want to install a catch can, to see how much is blow by, but have been to lazy to do so. Do you guys think a CC is worth it?
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Based on my previous experience with Mobil-1 on my Turbo Porsche, I have used the Liqui-Moly oil which btw is MB approved and very happy.
Amazon.com: Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 Engine Oil - 5 Liter: Automotive
but oil is almost a religious discussion so this is based on my personal experience with a highly modded 996 Turbo, M1 tends to loose its sheering too quickly.
Good Luck
Amazon.com: Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 Engine Oil - 5 Liter: Automotive
but oil is almost a religious discussion so this is based on my personal experience with a highly modded 996 Turbo, M1 tends to loose its sheering too quickly.
Good Luck
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Geez I didnt even know there were options, thought you had to use the Mobile 1 from the dealer. We have 3 AMGs at my company, and honestly they each burn about 1 qt of oil every 6 to 10 months. We always have a case in our office, we buy a case a year. My partners old 2007 CLS63 would burn through oil even faster than that, he did however beat the heck out of the car.
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Mobil 1 5W-40 is a low SAPS oil that meets MB 229.51 which is their diesel oil specification. Oils meeting MB 229.51 can also be used in gasoline engines which is why dealers generally only stock the 5W-40. However, for optimum protection in a gasoline engine like the M157, a full SAPS oil that meets MB 229.5 like Mobil 1 0W-40 is preferable.
Regards,
Joe
