correct oil for 77 450SL
 

I am currently the caretaker of a 77 450SL that was donated to a local charity. It will be sold, proceeds will fund the organizations operating budget.

I've spent some wrench time and parts on it--It now runs but not very well. In any case, I should change the fluids before I run it anymore. What is the correct oil for this engine. (I live in St. Louis, hot summers, cold but not frigid winters)

I use 15-40 in my 124s, should I use that in this car as well or do these old 107's like something different?

Thanks,

J. M. van Swaay

10 or 15 40 is ok. What do you mean not frigid. Have you checked your forecast?

Glad to see you picked it up!
 

Any idea what they are asking for it yet?

When I first looked at this car, I optimistically guesstimated that it might bring $1K as a parts car. My first impression was that this car was probably to far gone to be a candidate for restoration. Now that I have it in my shop and have had a chance to look at it a bit more carefully, I'm beginning to think that my "parts donor" sentence might be a bit premature. I don't think this car is a candidate for a frame off restoration, but I do think it could be made into a driver that looks good from 15 feet away. I'm going to suggest that they list it for $1500.00 and see what happens. If anybody wants more information about this car please email me at jmvanswaay@charter.net.

J. M. van Swaay

10-40 is fine

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