So what about my question please?

Paul

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1993 300D 2.5 Turbo Diesel - 201k miles

Mobil Delvac 1 5w40 every 5k miles, hows that?

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

So is it safe for me to say that my '93 300D just needs an oil that meets some MB spec no mater which spec?

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1993 300D 2.5 Turbo Diesel - 201k miles

All four vehicles get full synth every 3,000 miles. No reason, I just like doing it.

Jorg

Just to change the tenor of the discusssion a bit, what occurred to result in the fleece filter being recommended over the original paper filter medium? What is the risk of using the original filter, which is still being sold.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)

A car is a car is a car. Did'nt select an MB for the next owner. Point is, MB's are better than most and will hold up under the most negligent care. Hey, operating an MB is not like flying an F4A. Deal with it.

A bicycle is a bicycle. People like you should ride them.......since they have no respect for machinery. Deal with it.

If I were you, I'd be embarrassed to even come on this forum and seek advice. Why bother to fix anything. A M/B will hold up under the most negligent of care.........yours.