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Old 06-24-2003, 02:20 AM
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oil change on a 1990 300SL

I need to change the oil on my moms 300sl. Whats the best oil to use for this engine and is there anything I should look/watch for when changing the oil. Also are there any other maintenence items I should perform while im at it? thanks

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Old 07-01-2003, 12:33 AM
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does anyone else do oil changes?
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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking
Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex
Recent work:
Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields
Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts
Replaced positive battery terminal
Replaced negative battery terminal and cord
New Duralast Battery

My car needs work.
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Old 07-01-2003, 08:46 AM
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Go synthetic. My MB dealer AND my independent MB/Bentley mechanic both told me to switch my SL's to synthetic, so I did. One of the SL's has 120k on it and the switchwent over super smooth.
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Old 07-02-2003, 11:50 PM
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thanks i think i'll go mobil one.

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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking
Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex
Recent work:
Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields
Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts
Replaced positive battery terminal
Replaced negative battery terminal and cord
New Duralast Battery

My car needs work.
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