Another yet issue about Mobil 1 ? I think it's an emotional issue to most of you guys. Since MB recommends Mobil 1,(only because of the contract) everybody thinks it's the best. Mobil 1 was "found" (developed) years back and never changed or improved. Castrol only recently came up with Syntec, its active formula and it sure is better. I called Mobil hot line, and they had nothing spectacular to say about it. Sorry maybe except that lots of companies use it and it's in most stores. So what does it mean ? It's all matter of promotions, contracts and rebates that oil distributing companies are getting from Mobil 1
Castrol in my opinion, does not have to advertise it's product. It is known to most people all over the world and especially in Europe. I always used Syntec and now I use their newest product "Magnatec" which I bet is way better than Mobil 1. Castrol Magnatec gives you the ultimate protection. For references please check Castrol's web site, read a little and come up with your own conclusion.
ps. Do you really see what they put in your crankcase ???
I hope, I didn't upset anyone.

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'58 190SL 74K Sold
'63 190SL 137K
'64 230SL 187K Sold
'66 230SL ZF5 113K Available
'68 280SL ZF5 54K
'82 300D 167K Sold
'84 300D 143K
'98 S500 95K SOLD
'03 ML350 43K
'07 E63 18K

Remember the factory race teams use it. From Cart to F-1 to DTM to ralley racing. I use it in my 500E. I belive in it. My engine runs realy smooth. Even if you do burn a little oil,the viscosity of mobil compensate and still has a smooth running condition. The reason I made this point.with the other oils I would feel my engine rough through actually the gas pedal. It sounds nuts but I know cars and espcially mine.





Guido
Factory MB Tech 14 yrs

Synthetics don't need to be changed so often. A synthetic won't lose any of its properties after 5000 miles. You could change every 7500 miles and still be safe.

Well MBNA is sure convinced you can change it at 15k and you'll still be safe! What does that mean?
I don't know either!

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Does anyone know how many litre of mobil 1 or engine oil does the W202 C280 required?also which type of mobil 1 is better for C280? 15W-40?15W-50? I live in Vancouver, BC Canada. Also there seems to be no information for 15W-40 on the mobil website, but my dealer told me to get the 15W-40 one. IS there really no 15W-40? if no, which one should I get instead?

[Edited by SKY on 06-02-2001 at 02:26 PM]

C280 takes between 7.5 and 8 quarts of oil.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

peter210,

Tell me more about Castrol "Magnatec". I've always been a fan of Castrol products. I've used both GTX and Syntec in my cars and have been very happy with either...though I prefer Syntec more. Castrol "Magnatec" isn't mentioned on the Castrol website. It must be rather new.

An interesting situation that I'd like to share with all. Recently bought my 1st MB, a 1987 300E/W124. The car came with a fresh oil change, Kendall 10w30. Though I'm not a big Kendall fan, it was a fresh oil change, and I was happy with that. The car runs beautifully, but I thought it was a little too hot.......90 to 100 degrees C. I recently changed the oil, to Castrol GTX 10w30, and the car now runs cooler......80 to 85 degrees. Coincidence? I don't think so. Castrol is a superior product.

Is Mobil 1 a fine product? Absolutely. Is it better than Castrol Syntec? Probably not. In the end, who cares? All that matters is that you use a good product that makes your cars run well and stay healthy! Castrol certainly does that for my cars.

IMHO

Primo