Quote:
Originally Posted by Graham
There is a dielectric sensor that measure capacitance of oil. This is apparently a proxy for oil quality. I am guessing that the earlier oils produce a higher amount of contaminants that then throw off the sensors.
|
FWIW the TDT 5w40 and Euro 0w40 seem to behave comparably in this respect. I think the driving patterns of my 98 and 99 are pretty similar. The 99 had 0w40 in it from PO. Both cars were on track for 16k or so.
But certainly confirms my leaning to go with somewhat shorter intervals....and especially on the chip-tuned 98, were oil changes should be somewhat more frequent anyway.
__________________
14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 159k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 179k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver on Tan, 145k mi, wastegate conversion, ALDA delete
19 Honda CR-V EX 77k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife
|
11-16-2014, 10:09 PM
Threaded Mode
