More oily matters on a W202 (viscosity)

[Spinal]

Greetings! I'm popping by Costco this afternoon, and just realised I can't remember what viscosity I need in a W202, 1.8lt petrol engine. I seem to remember 0W/40 on Mobil 1 - but can someone confirm this?

Thanks in advance, you'll save me a trip home to look at the paperwork!
Michele

 

[KLP 92]

Greetings! I'm popping by Costco this afternoon, and just realised I can't remember what viscosity I need in a W202, 1.8lt petrol engine. I seem to remember 0W/40 on Mobil 1 - but can someone confirm this?

Thanks in advance, you'll save me a trip home to look at the paperwork!
Michele

Don't really need 0w40 oil for a C180. Personally i would use a decent semi synthethic 10w40 or 15w40.
I believe this is what MB recommend for it.

 

[Spinal]

Perfect thanks. I'll look for 10/15w40. Now I must also order the various filters and some spark plugs... I love shopping

 

[GazCaff]

Just make sure you don't buy that recycled Valvoline crap that they sell in the 25ltr containers. It looks used before you pour it into the engine!

 

[Spinal]

Recycled Valvoline? Didn't see it! I ended up at Harrow Cosco, which had Mobil 1(£20ishx4l), Catrol GTX(£10ishx4l), Chevron(£17ish for 20l), and Castrol Magnatec(£15ishx4l), and Chevrol Supreme 5w/40 Synthetic(£10ishx4l).

The reason I went with the Chevron Supreme is that if I remember well, at the last service the mechanic used fully synth oil; and I'de like to keep it that way, even though its not 10w nor 15w. This shouldn't be TOO bad, right?

Now I need to order the filters, anyone used
http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/
before? I might just go to the dealer for the oil filter so I can get that out of the way today...

Michele

 

[grober]

Recycled Valvoline? Didn't see it! I ended up at Harrow Cosco, which had Mobil 1(£20ishx4l), Catrol GTX(£10ishx4l), Chevron(£17ish for 20l), and Castrol Magnatec(£15ishx4l), and Chevrol Supreme 5w/40 Synthetic(£10ishx4l).

The reason I went with the Chevron Supreme is that if I remember well, at the last service the mechanic used fully synth oil; and I'de like to keep it that way, even though its not 10w nor 15w. This shouldn't be TOO bad, right?

Now I need to order the filters, anyone used
http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/
before? I might just go to the dealer for the oil filter so I can get that out of the way today...

Michele

www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk--good quick service watch postage charge tho which might be significant on a small order. Eurocar parts do Hengst ones which are fine also. I would pay a visit to your local dealer.

 

[GazCaff]

Recycled Valvoline? Didn't see it! I ended up at Harrow Cosco, which had Mobil 1(£20ishx4l), Catrol GTX(£10ishx4l), Chevron(£17ish for 20l), and Castrol Magnatec(£15ishx4l), and Chevrol Supreme 5w/40 Synthetic(£10ishx4l).

The reason I went with the Chevron Supreme is that if I remember well, at the last service the mechanic used fully synth oil; and I'de like to keep it that way, even though its not 10w nor 15w. This shouldn't be TOO bad, right?

Now I need to order the filters, anyone used
http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/
before? I might just go to the dealer for the oil filter so I can get that out of the way today...

Michele

Oops, I meant the Chevron (20l one), my mistake. Please don't sue me Valvoline!