recommended oil - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

valpon · #1 08-27-2006, 06:00 PM

Can anyone pls. let me know what is the recommended engine oil for a 1997 C230. Thanks.

page62 · #2 08-27-2006, 07:30 PM

Mobil 1 0w40 "European Formula". You can find it at Wal-Mart and elsewhere.

meangrean · #3 09-03-2006, 03:29 AM

It all depends where you live.Your owners manual should say what should use.We use 5/40 on our cars

jeff-abalone · #4 09-03-2006, 03:43 AM

I will use 5W40 in summer and 0w40 in winter.

#5 09-03-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat

Once again, MB recommends Mobil 1 0W40. There's a published SB on the issue.

For which models and years?

manny · #6 09-03-2006, 12:05 PM

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

Kestas · #7 09-03-2006, 12:07 PM

I believe MB backwards-recommends Mobil 1 0W-40 it for quite a few years.

deanyel · #8 09-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat

Once again, MB recommends Mobil 1 0W40. There's a published SB on the issue. Of course you could call MB USA, or any MB dealer and ask and they'll tell you.

Now that you're clear on what's recommended you'll find that in the end, a lot of people will put whatever they want in their motors - with all sorts of justifications. Personally, I simplify my life by using only MB parts, and complying with MB recommendations. Hey, it's a Merc.

You seem to have oversimplified the chart - it doesn't say that. I wonder if buying "only MB parts" would be another over-simplification.

uberwgn · #9 09-03-2006, 04:17 PM

The M1 0W40 is diesel-rated and meets the required MBz spec.

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