There is no mention of any of the fluids in the owners manual. How frustrating. Anyway what is the recommended engine oil grade for a 98 E430. Note I live in Montreal and the winters can be quite cold.

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89, 300SEL
98, E430 black on black

MB has seperate lubrication manual...that car & ALL MB's 1998 & later should use synthetic oil... 0W30 all the way upto 5W50

You can get a lubrication chart from MBSUA AT 1-800 FOR MERC

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Look at the chart, its been posted here many times. Up in Canada what is availible is probably different then what is around here.

When in doubt with a newer MB use Mobil 1 0w40, thats what all the dealers use around here.

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Here you go:
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html

Mobil 1 0W40 is the oil of my choice, as well as my M-B dealers.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Thanks for the information. I do not seem to find Mobil 1 0W40 at Walmart or Canadian tire. 5W30 Mobil 1 synthetic is available as well as 5W30 Quaker state is available. Are these grades any good. Which stores are you'll getting Mobil 1 0W40 in Canada.

Thanks

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89, 300SEL
98, E430 black on black

I get mine at my friendly M-B dealer.
It's the same price as Canadian Tire.
The only Canadian Tire Store where I ever have seen this oil is in Milton.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

The "recommended engine oil" for EVERY engine you own is Mobil 1.

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