oil

Hi, this is a bit of a 'preventative' question really... on one of my other cars, the oil cooler (the type that runs engine coolant past the oil, sometimes called a 'modine' unit) failed and I had oil and water mix... I know that many vehicles use this system and I am therefore interested in...

Hey everyone, just need top my oil up and wondering what kind? I checked the manual and then made the mistake of checking the book in halfords. which recommended a different type?!:confused: Thanks in advance! :)

I know the garage has used the Mobile 1 / 0W40 on the last oil change but now I'm looking to do a small top up and was wondering whether its needs to be the exact same oil or whether I could still do a topup with the Mobile 1 New Life 0W40 which I have?

Hi all, I serviced my car at Mercedes dealers in Coventry in March this year. I happened to check my oil over the weekend (I should have done this before) and it is only just above the minimum. My question is have they been a bit tight and not filled up more? maybe more to the maximum! I will...

I just bought a big key to undo the oil filter but it seems to be the wrong size. I used a 76mm with 12 sides. Anyone know which is the right one for this car? thanks

A message has popped up on my display saying add a litre of oil at next fuel stop. I've only had the car since the end of Feb . Is this normal oil consumption? Should I be concerned? Mileage is cira 4k. Whats the best oil to use? Tia

Hi i have a Workshop dipstick for my e320 cdi om648 s211 but does anyone know what the reading should be. Hot and Stone cold when left over night? Any help much appreciated, I relise i can use the computer but id like to know manually aswel. Thanks in advance:thumb:

As a general rule, oil purchased from the main MB dealer is??? on the dear side. I purchased 20ltr of MB own branded synthetic oil...229.51 for £47............ ........................ ........................ From the local MB DEALER....Not bad. I have three oil filter housing sockets...

Hi, I recently changed the engine oil on my 2006 S211 E220 Cdi and used Mercedes own brand 229.51 oil. I have just found in my garage an almost full 5L can of Mobil1 Turbodiesel 0-40. This is about 1 year old. It says MB 229.5 so is compatible. Would it be safe, would you say to use...

Hi all Just looked up what oil I need on the sticky at top of page very useful thread :thumb: The oil for topping my A Class A250 w176 is 5W30 and 5W40 viscosity, is the 5W30 for colder climate like the uk and the thicker viscosity for warmer climate? Think I'll have to give MB a ring find...

Going to be servicing my dads merc this weekend but not sure which oil filter to go for. I understand there are many brands but which one is the best guys? Mann, Hengst, Mahle, Bosche....now I know they're all good brands and from what I understand most of them are used by Merc as "genuine"...

I have a c180 cdi. It takes 228.51 specification oil but it is impossible to find and many say to use 229.51. Does anyone know the difference between these two specifications? I know Mobil Delvac is 228.51 but find it... thanks

First things first, hello this is my first post. My car (300SL 24V) runs great no issues, but I have an oil leak that comes from the grate in the tranny bell housing. My questions are - If it is the fronts seals on the tranny (my ATF level seems unchanged), how much does this generally...

I've received a letter from Mercedes kindly offering to change the oil in my differential after the first 2,000 miles. Additionally, I'm 99% sure that the sticker on the windscreen of the car suggests an "oil change" (no mention of the diff) after 1,500 miles or so. I called my local...

Good evening. I have a 1998 c180 and I'm planning on replacing the oil filter, what size oil app removal tool do I need ? There seems to be so many different sizes. Any help is really appreciated Allan

Hi guys, long time lurker wanting some advice please. ive just purchased a 2012 22cdi sport coupe...its done 90k but the auto gearbox oil was never changed at 32/40k. I wanting some recommendations from members who have had this by an independent in the west yorkshire area...Elite in...

Could anyone tell me what oil should I buy ?

Can I fit a universal oil cooler ie air cooled to my w211 320cdi as has the problem leaking coolant into the gearbox.. ??does this cause any other probs and is this easier than replacing the whole rad ... cheers .. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

My C63 keeps asking me to check engine oil. It's sitting on the middle marker. Plan to get an oil change in next few months ( was serviced Dec 2015 ), should I be worried and top it up? Sitting half way so planned on leaving it till next service?

Hi guys I'm baffled, when I check my oil level cold the oil reads way over maximum (actually on the wire dipstick) but when I check it after 5 mins after stopping when hot it's at the minimum I what to make sure it's at the right level can anyone advise correct time to check as if I go by hot...