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Old 08-23-2010, 03:40 PM
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castrol diesel 5w-40 in '99 e300 606 td

have anyone used it, what you guys think about it

i plan on using it in my '99 e 300

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Old 08-23-2010, 03:47 PM
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I use 5w40 diesel rated oil in my 99 S.
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Old 08-23-2010, 03:56 PM
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whats the benefit of that for a gasser?
oil being cooler?
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Old 08-23-2010, 04:15 PM
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I tried Castrol 15W-40 in my car and the lifters formed a choir. I went back to Delo 15W-40 3600 miles later and I'm down to a soloist.

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Old 08-23-2010, 05:40 PM
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If you use the FSS, you have to use a full synthetic. I use Mobile 1 Turbo Diesel Truck in my car. As I remember, it's 5W-40.
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Old 08-23-2010, 10:22 PM
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Mobil brought back the 0w/40 European Blend too. It disappeared for a few years. That was our factory fill from 97 - 99.

Not certain if it is the exact same product ours were shipped with, but it does have the same name and meets spec........
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Old 08-24-2010, 03:10 AM
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The 5w40 oil is a bit thicker then the 0w40 oil and provides a bit more protection. I would go with the 5w40 personally, even though it doesn't have the official mercedes approval.

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Old 08-24-2010, 03:34 AM
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Change the NAME on the Container to:

Mobil 1

Or

Redline

AND you'll be O.K.
(Never Run ANY oil less than 5 (THAT'S FIVE,NOT ZERO) W 40 in a Diesel,
NO MATTER WHAT STUTTGART SAYS!)
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Engine is sitting on a pallet in your Garage]

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