Subject car: 2002 MBenz E320 with ~67k miles.

Car has covered nearly 12k miles on this oil change. FSS system suggested car could have traveled another 800 miles prior to changing oil.


Oil was noticeably darkened at this changeout compared to previous 10k mile interval. Oil had slight odor to it. Not top off oil added over this 12k mile interval.




Comments:


No corrective action required. Oil is suitable for continued use. Resample at next regular interval.



- - OAI


Oil and filter changed. ELF Full-Tech 0W30 (229.5 spec product) used and will be sampled at next change interval.



Starting viscosity for M1 0W-40 is

cSt @ 100º C 14.3

Complete spec sheet for M1