I just picked up a 2001 C240 for my lovely bride. What's the desired oil weight that everyone is using? Also, what's the hot tip in oil filters. I was busy and couldn't change it, so I got bent over for $21.95 plus tax. Never again.

For M-B approved oil look here:
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html
For oil filter, I would only use an OEM from the dealer ( not a bad price & the CORRECT filter ).

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Use Mobil One of the weight that the chart indicates for your climate.

You can get a filter at the dealer for much less than $22. You can also get the special wrench for the filter top at the dealer for about $10 or less. The wrench is a good investment.

Good luck,

was that 21.95 with synthetic motor oil? that car uses near 8 quarts of oil.

I use Mobil1 0-w-40 year round on my C240, live in the mid-atlantic region.

I use MB OEM filters, they have the four or five little rubber gaskets that you need. I use a Top-Sider and also drain from the sump - the sump plug needs a copper washer.

when I refill the oil on a car like that, first I add 6 quarts, tighten everything up and park it, Wait five minutes and use the dash computer to tell me how many more quarts to add.
Then a few hours later do an oil chk through the dash computer again.

Thanks guys for the info. However, did I read this right? Are synthetic oils the only option?

ONLY synthetic.
you should make sure you have the Mercedes owners manual for your car and the list of approved products booklet.

The only option, you should use Mobil 1 0-40 European formula and change it yourself http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/OilFilter2

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1999 C280 Sport, 1967 911s Porsche

I'm getting ready to change the oil in my '96 c220 (60k miles), and i'm having second thoughts after looking at this link. Is there not a drain plug? why were they sucking out the oil?
The only reason I havent DIY yet is b/c i couldnt get under the merc like i can with my jeep.

Also, would I be okay with switching to synthetic oil on a 10 year old car? although the miles are still low, i'm not sure if there will be a problem with the seals.

your model indeed has a drain plug,

If someone were to use, say Castrol 10W-30 GTX, would they destroy the engine?

Why "ONLY" synthetic?

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Mike Murrell
1991 300-SEL - Model 126
M103 - SOHC
"Fräulein"

Your car is probably FSS and needs MB 229.3 spec synthetic (group III and IV oils) for that feature. If you want to go with the traditional 5,000 mile changes, conventional oil will be OK.

The widely available 229.3 oils that I know of are Mobil1 0w-40, and Valvoline SynPower 5w-40.

FYI, I posted a used oil analysis of M1 0w-40, the sample taken during a Service A as indicated by FSS:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=002477#000000

Prob'ly not, but you'll WISH it was........

Gilly

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What's wrong with Mann filters??

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL

I use Mann filters [purchased via Fastlane ] and Castrol 10-40 [winter] and Castrol 20-50 [summer] on my 97 C230. Northern VA. Change interval ~ every 3-4 K miles .

Did someone mention a problem with them?

Mann, Mahle-Knecht; Hengst have been described by pro techs at this site as being OEM quality. I have used all 3 brands over the 8 yrs. I've owned my MB.

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Mike Murrell
1991 300-SEL - Model 126
M103 - SOHC
"Fräulein"