What engine oil in a 1998 E300, - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

d-zel · #1 05-31-2006, 12:21 AM

I always bought Mobil 1 5W-40 from Walmart here in Atlanta, but Seems like I can't find it anymore. Did they discontinued it at Walmart or something?

deltajetfixer · #2 05-31-2006, 05:10 AM

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I always bought Mobil 1 5W-40 from Walmart here in Atlanta, but Seems like I can't find it anymore. Did they discontinued it at Walmart or something?

It's in the process of being reformulated/rebranded by Mobil. I haven't been able to find it either.

I've been using the Rotella Full Synthetic 5w40 so far with good results. It's also sold at Wal-Mart. It's also less expensive.

aklim · #3 05-31-2006, 07:22 AM

I get Delvac 1 5W40

d-zel · #4 05-31-2006, 09:10 AM

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I get Delvac 1 5W40

where do you get it from?

aklim · #5 05-31-2006, 09:13 AM

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where do you get it from?

There is an oil supplier here in Madison and 1 gal jugs at Farm & Fleet.

nhdoc · #6 05-31-2006, 10:05 AM

The dealers use the Mobil 1 0W-40 "european" car oil which is also diesel rated and it's what they had used in my '98 until I started using the 5W-40 Truck/SUV. As others have said, Mobil is in the process of repackaging the 5W-40 for diesel and it should hit the shelves soon, but in the mean time either the Delvac 1 (which is the same as the M1 5W-40) or Rotella synthetic would be fine substitutes.

DieselAddict · #7 05-31-2006, 01:10 PM

You can also consider using Amsoil or Red Line oil, but you probably won't find them in any retail store and they have to be mail-ordered. I use Red Line oil in all my vehicles.

aklim · #8 05-31-2006, 01:14 PM

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You can also consider using Amsoil or Red Line oil, but you probably won't find them in any retail store and they have to be mail-ordered. I use Red Line oil in all my vehicles.

Not always. My friend used to buy from his neighbour who is a local distributor. I got it from the Bumper to Bumper store nearby.

DieselAddict · #9 05-31-2006, 04:10 PM

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Not always. My friend used to buy from his neighbour who is a local distributor. I got it from the Bumper to Bumper store nearby.

Are you talking about Red Line? You can get it from Summit Racing if you have a store in your town, but I saw that they only have 3 stores nationwide, and one of them happens to be in my town. But there are other dealers for both companies, so yes you can buy from a dealer if you find one.

aklim · #10 05-31-2006, 05:37 PM

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Are you talking about Red Line? You can get it from Summit Racing if you have a store in your town, but I saw that they only have 3 stores nationwide, and one of them happens to be in my town. But there are other dealers for both companies, so yes you can buy from a dealer if you find one.

No, this guy is an Amsoil distributor. Also in my parts store, I can get them.

Hatterasguy · #11 05-31-2006, 06:01 PM

Use Mobil 1 0w40 then. Thats what the dealers usualy use, its diesel rated.

Scott98 · #12 05-31-2006, 08:36 PM

I use Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic in my '98. I used to get it for $5.50/quart at the dealership. I change my oil every 7,500 miles. It's actually cheaper than using dino and changing it every 3,000 miles.

Scott

aklim · #13 05-31-2006, 10:22 PM

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I use Mobil 1 0W-40 full synthetic in my '98. I used to get it for $5.50/quart at the dealership. I change my oil every 7,500 miles. It's actually cheaper than using dino and changing it every 3,000 miles.

Scott

How do you figure you get 7500? One time I was due for a B service and had to change to an A service because I went pver 13500 miles.