I use Mobil 1 15W-50 in all three of the ours, buy it at Walmart
James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320
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From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 5:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Here comes an oil thread -- Sorry in advance it is a newtopic
though its about a gasser
> Okay, I am fully aware of the great level of debate regarding oil
> brands. Dr. Booth had me convinced to switch and was going to but then
> I sold the diesel. So, here's my question. Is Mobil 1 worth it in a
> gas engine. I know that Mobil 1 is excellent at keeping soot in
> suspension and lasts longer without breakdown in the harsh environment
> of a diesel engine, but I have a few questions for my new (to me)
> purchase 1990 300SEL 122k miles.
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> 1. Should I use Mobil 1?
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> 2. Does it offer the benefits that it does for diesels?
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> 3. What weight should I use?
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> These engines have some issues with valve seals after high mileage.
> This car does not use/burn any oil in 3000 miles. Which makes me think
> two things, it will eventually need the seals or it may have already had
> them done. The original owner (bought it new sold it in 2003) had an
> extended warranty and evidently had a lot of work done, so it is
> possible it was already done. It had 76,000 when it was sold in 2003.
> Is there any oil or additive, or snake oil that can prolong that I can
> add or use to prolong the life of the valve seals?
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> Donald H. Snook
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