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01-21-2007, 06:05 PM

arvy

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What are teh approved engine oil to put in the benzes? I need to get a few jugs as spare in the trunk to top up on long trips, cause my engine is leaking oil. Anyway, I am currently using Castrol 5W30 to top up . This should be ok for the M103 engine right? How about Quaker state? Are they alright too?

The MB dealers in my area sell Quaker State (non-synthetic) over the counter. For synthetics, they stock Mobil 1 (0W40). Refer to your owner's manual for the correct viscosity based on the temperatures in your geographic area. I am currently using Mobil 1 5W50 in my M103.

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