Jeeze I did a search and expected to find dozens of posts and threads about oils. I guess not!

I've always run Rotella 15w40 in my VW diesels, but the previous owner of my benz kept it on a diet of synthetic. I called the dealership but they didn't really seem to know. No other e300d's in town.

What is the best weight and brand of synthetic to use in the om606?

Thanks!

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

Hi, if you wish to follow the engine mfr's recommendation, they call for a 229.xx oil.

The Rotella certainly doesn't meet that standard.

Is this sarcasm? I cannot discern, seriously.

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1981 240d - 135k - Arlene

You need a full syn that is diesel rated meeting MB spec 229.5.

Lots to choose from......try M1 Truck and TurboDiesel in a 5/40wt.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

No sarcasm at all.

I did a search for om606 + oil and didn't really find any info that points to what oils people are using in this engine. The Rotella was fine in my crappy old high-mile VWs, but I am looking for a good Synthetic. I want to know what others are running.

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

Thanks, is that what you're running? Mobile1 5/40?

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

I started with M1 European Blend 0/40 which then disappeared when Mobil reformulated everything. Switched to Rotella Syn, now back to M1 Truck and TurboDiesel.

If you like I can email you the MB spec when I get home this evening.

Jordan - Picking oil for the 606 is not as easy as it is for the ealrier models. There are few products on the shelf that meets MB's requirements.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Sure, that would be great. My owners manual doesn't give any info on oil wt other that "recommended oils" or some such thing.

I called the dealer and the parts guy said to put in 20w50 synth. Seemed thick to me (both oil and parts guy)

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

Sorry - I wasn't trying to be a jerk.....it's just a running joke here that we have too many oil threads/debates.....and I didn't know if I missed April Fools day or you were trying to Rick Roll me like Kuan did. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=218342

I'm a rotella man myself......but I don't have one of those fancy '99s either.

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1981 240d - 135k - Arlene

No sorry, I really did try to find info before I posted a new thread. I found generic stuff on diesel oils, but nothing specific to the om606.

The only thing I found about rotella synthetics was this warning about the oil thickening over time.

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

I think the dealer goofed up my oil order last time (first time changing the oil). What they gave me didn't cost nearly what I expected it to and it didn't say "synthetic" anywhere on it... I'll just wait until the engine service indicator goes to 5000 this time around rather than the full 10k and change it again to M1 Truck'n Diesel.

Notfar, you know about the oil service indicator on the car right?

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Here is a list of oil that I found. I use Motul 8100 excess on my 99 E300 Diesel.

Barry

http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html

The who what? Is it something that gets reset when oil changes are done? How does the DIYer do that?

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Jake
1999 e300d PlantDrive WVO/SVO conversion
**note to self: oil changed at 268k kms**
1990 Toyota 4Runner FrankenDiesel swap

Look up FSS in the manual.

Close the front door before attempting to reset.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Now that there's funny, I don't care who you are!

On the serious side, I am in the same boat for the oil in my '95 606. What do I use? I am going to try find the M1 at Wal-Mart (heaven forbid...I'm sure Jordan understands our local dilemma here in Lancaster) since they have a good selection of diesel oils. I go to Wal-Mart kicking and screaming. I do my best not to shop there, but they do have a good selection of diesel oils...better than all the local auto parts stores combined.

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Nothing cranks me like compression ignition.

- '95 Mercedes E300D "The Great White"
- '98.5 Dodge Cummins 24V 4x4 - "The Green Hammer" (Sold 12-08)
- '81 VW Rabbit diesel w/GTI suspension - "The JackRabbit"
- '00 Triumph Sprint ST for when I need speed