Mobile 1 0W40 for W220

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04-15-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lizem100

I thought heavier oil protected better and low wt oils were chosen as gas mileage improves slightly and manufacturers would give up engine wear(which we pay for ) for better gas mileage.
So should I run 10-30 or 5-30 in my S430? Why does Honda want 0-20? Just to save more on gas mileage?
Thanks

A 0w40 would be a heavier oil at temperature.

Unless you find a 10w30 or a 5w30 approved by MB I wouldn't.

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