[MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this: The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1 product, or has a special requirement. Current Vehicle: Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300D Engine Type: 5cyl. 2.5Liter Turbocharged Do you think MB recommends 0W40 for a 20 yr old TC’d diesel? I know M1’s primary concern is selling oil but the comment about the “... manufactures your vehicle recommends ” I *might* (BIG might) go with a 0W40 for a cold weather oil... gotta give that some thought. Yes, I know, I’m a Oil Analysis guy – but analysis has little to do with choosing a oil (mostly). Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
M1 0W-40 is/was on the spec sheet of approved oils even for OM617s. I tried it, and thought the engine was too noisy. If I were in northern Canada or Alaska, or someplace like that with regular, extended periods of sub-zero (F) temps I might use it in the winter. Otherwise I'd recommend a heavier weight. Allan l02tur...@comcast.net writes: Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this: The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1 product, or has a special requirement. Current Vehicle: Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300D Engine Type: 5cyl. 2.5Liter Turbocharged Do you think MB recommends 0W40 for a 20 yr old TC’d diesel? I know M1’s primary concern is selling oil but the comment about the “... manufactures your vehicle recommends ” I *might* (BIG might) go with a 0W40 for a cold weather oil... gotta give that some thought. Yes, I know, I’m a Oil Analysis guy – but analysis has little to do with choosing a oil (mostly). Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
Don't we have archives on this list? Seriously we've been through this like 20 times a year for the 7 odd years I've been around. M1 0w40, 15w50 and 5w40 are all fine or at least were all fine back 3 or 4 years ago. Word is they may have been reformulated. I'll start finding out in a couple weeks when I switch my 190D to M1 5w40. Some people don't like 0w40 because it makes the engine louder. I don't like it because in a 61x engine it leaks worse. It does help a 61x start better in extreme cold though. -Curt Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:42:55 -0500 From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1 Message-ID: f756472550054a11a8ad55975639e...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this: The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1 product, or has a special requirement. Current Vehicle: Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300D Engine Type: 5cyl. 2.5Liter Turbocharged Do you think MB recommends 0W40 for a 20 yr old TC?d diesel? I know M1?s primary concern is selling oil but the comment about the ?... manufactures your vehicle recommends ? I *might* (BIG might) go with a 0W40 for a cold weather oil... gotta give that some thought. Yes, I know, I?m a Oil Analysis guy ? but analysis has little to do with choosing a oil (mostly). Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
the link to the archives is at the bottom of each message On 12/24/2010 2:47 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Don't we have archives on this list? Seriously we've been through this like 20 times a year for the 7 odd years I've been around. M1 0w40, 15w50 and 5w40 are all fine or at least were all fine back 3 or 4 years ago. Word is they may have been reformulated. I'll start finding out in a couple weeks when I switch my 190D to M1 5w40. Some people don't like 0w40 because it makes the engine louder. I don't like it because in a 61x engine it leaks worse. It does help a 61x start better in extreme cold though. -Curt Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:42:55 -0500 From:l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1 Message-ID:f756472550054a11a8ad55975639e...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this: The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1 product, or has a special requirement. Current Vehicle: Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300D Engine Type: 5cyl. 2.5Liter Turbocharged Do you think MB recommends 0W40 for a 20 yr old TC?d diesel? I know M1?s primary concern is selling oil but the comment about the ?... manufactures your vehicle recommends ? I *might* (BIG might) go with a 0W40 for a cold weather oil... gotta give that some thought. Yes, I know, I?m a Oil Analysis guy ? but analysis has little to do with choosing a oil (mostly). Thanks! Merry Christmas! LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1170 / Virus Database: 426/3335 - Release Date: 12/24/10 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
