best oil filter and oil - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 04-15-2003, 10:55 AM

I realize this is not a new question on forum, but I did a search and found only stuff about oil leaks and such. My question is, what is the best oil filter for a 1983 MB 300 Turbodiesel and what oil would you recommend? Thanks.

P.E.Haiges · #2 04-15-2003, 11:09 AM

Dieselhead,

OIL: Delvac 1 or Mobil 1 (if you can't find 1st choice)

Filter: Hengst

P E H

leathermang · #3 04-15-2003, 12:03 PM

Here we go again ! Delo 400 ..

Larry , jump in here quick to get the Delo count up fast...You too, Jim....in Georgia....

#4 04-15-2003, 12:15 PM

Oh boy, another oil thread!
Delo 400. or Delvac.

Joe Blowe · #5 04-15-2003, 12:15 PM

Dieshead,

OIL: Delo 400 Multigrade or Rotella T Multigrade (if you can't find 1st choice)

Filter: Hengst

J B

rwthomas1 · #6 04-15-2003, 12:32 PM

Oil-Any multigrade universal motor oil, ex. Delo 400 15w-40, Rotella 15w-40, Delvac1, Amsoil, etc. Just make sure its diesel rated, 15w-40 for dino oil or 5w-40 for syn, and to quote LarryBible-"change it hot and change it often"

Filter-Mann, Knecht, Hengst. Stay away from cheap filters, Fram, etc.

RT

rickg · #7 04-15-2003, 12:38 PM

Oh boy! We haven't had this for awhile

Delo400. The absolute best in the world for diesels. No contest.
(Hee Hee

:p )

DieselHead · #8 04-15-2003, 12:41 PM

If you search the archieves with the words "synthetic" and "oil," and maybe "debate," you'll find an exhaustive listing of oil discussion threads to read.

I use anything that's diesel rated. I don't have much choice around here. I used to get Delvac1300 at Costco by the case, but they stopped selling that, so I have to go pretty far to get Rotella T by the gallon. The things I do for this car...

Alex

Alec · #9 04-15-2003, 12:52 PM

How do you quantify which oil is 'better'? Filter?

Is there any meaningful scientific evidence that any single oil is REALLY better? Filter?

I think the reason this is such a popular question is that NO ONE REALLY KNOWS...

I'm fascinated by this topic...there is never a conclusion.

#10 04-15-2003, 01:11 PM

Delo 400 is the oil that I have had best luck with. Mobil 1, if you have money burning a hole in your pocket and you don't have a bunch of oil leaks...
Hengst filters are the best ones to use, I think I am using Hengst for all the filters on my car...

rivermasternc · #11 04-15-2003, 01:17 PM

Cheese cloth and any soy based vegetable shortening should fit the bill!

Alec · #12 04-15-2003, 01:26 PM

How about a paper towel and some bacon fat?

leathermang · #13 04-15-2003, 01:50 PM

We have some real oil pros... who know the real stuff... and have posted... but the reason I chose the Delo 400 was that Mercedes had it listed as recommended... and so did my lit for my Ford Diesel Tractor... so I just get it for both.....

franklyspeaking · #14 04-15-2003, 01:55 PM

Serious consideration should be given to Castrol Syntech....it is a very good CH rated synthetic oil. It also supports the company I work for (BP). I use it in all my vehicles...gassers and diesels.

gsxr · #15 04-15-2003, 02:27 PM

BEST FILTER = Factory MB (OE), Hengst, Mann and Knecht. Don't use McParts filters (Fram, Duestche (sp?), etc) - they're junk.

BEST OIL = diesel rated synthetic, preferaby Mobil Delvac-1 5W-40, Mobil-1 15W-50, or any Amsoil/RedLine diesel synthetic. The stuff MBNYE mentions is probably OK too. Just do NOT use Castrol SynTec or any "synthetic blend". And don't use any xW-30 weights of Mobil-1.

(If you insist on dino oil, Delo-400 or Delvac-1300 is about the best out there. Rotella isn't.)