oils

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Hi As some of you know I recently got a CLK 230K, Was wondering if its worth using any products such as: Forte Gas Treatment / Injector Cleaner etc (unsticks stuck tappets etc) Valvoline products etc... what ones do you recommend if any and why... Is it really needed? - I dont even...

I recently ordered some auto transmission fluid and engine oil from Opie Oils over the net. The order was processed and the oil delivered Redruth to Perth in 2 working days! Oil containers well packed in cardboard carton. Excellent Service.:bannana:

Hi, new Mrecedes owner and forum member. Please could you advise/recomend oils that meet MB229.3 spec? Regards Tom

Interesting article, see page 2. http://www.millersoils.net/1_downloads/literature/motorsport/Race_Engine_Oils.pdf With many modern formulations added seal swelling esters seems to have made this a thing of the past. PAO (polyalphaolefin ) itself apparently causes potential stress cracking of...

There have been several posts citing this site so I have taken the liberty to post it as a favorite. If its a favorite already mods please feel free to remove it. http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html

I thought this would be of interest as It's probably the question I get asked the most. Shame the answer isn't simple though! The basic benefits are as follows: Extended oil drain periods Better wear protection and therefore extended engine life Most synthetics give better MPG They...

I have a 1996 c 200 and want to know what type of oil to run in engin,autom transmis,cardan.And one more questions, how manuy liters i must put in engin,aut.transm and cardan.thnks

Why do oils lose viscosity with use? Viscosity Index Improvers. An oils viscosity will decrease as the engine temperature rises. Viscosity Index Improvers are added to reduce this thinning. They are a key addative in the production of multigrade oils. VI Improvers are heat sensitive...

I have been an advocate of Millers products and have used them for years. There appears to be some interest in the Power Plus injector cleaner and lubricity enhancer. Here is a link to their web site including stockists. You can have a go at the simple racing game if you want...