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Originally Posted by sailorbenjamin
This is likely already covered somewhere but I haven't found it yet. Maybe someone can give me a quick link to it.
I'm the proud new owner of a 1984 300d turbo, my first functional diesel car. It's been in storage for two years so I figure I aughta change all the fluids, oil, trans, coolant, brake and rear axle. Did I miss anything?
What are your favorite weights and brands? Anything I should avoid? Winter's coming and I'll park it when they start salting the roads but how bout winter weights, too?
Thanks!
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I would use as close to the original MB specs as possible and be wary of what you read on the internet forums
BTW, Skippy's choices are close to what I use except
I use Mobil TBT 5W40 if I can find it. If you drive in cold area, you need an oil that has low pour point for easier winter starts. Mobil 1 0Wxx and 5Wxx has that, but for some reason they no longer show it in their specs.
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Graham
85 300D
,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5