[dslk820]

I never changed my oil and always took it to the shop which used Mobil 1 5W-30. Been reading online that people suggest using 0W-40. And I've talked to friends who stated that my car is older and should get 10W-30.

I recently found out about the MityVac and plan to do changes myself now and need to know which oil to buy.

Also, how often do you change your oil? I've been doing it every 5000 miles as recommended.

Also, I'm in Southern California so it's pretty warm here in case that has something to do with the oil type. Thanks!

 

[dslk820]

I forgot to mention that I have 109,000 miles on the car.

 

[jbanks15]

http://www.slkworld.com/419873-post5.html

 

[dslk820]

I'm not sure what you mean by generic fluids.

 

[jbanks15]

That is just the link title the system puts on things. read the post. get the info from your owners manual sheet number and cross reference it in the link

If you look at the fluid spec. (sheet number) in your owners manual, then cross reference it HERE, it will give you a list of approved oil manufacturers & type.

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?entercustomer=true&language_id=1

 

[jbanks15]

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r170-general-discussion/161338-oil-mobil1-5w-30-synth-slk320.html

 

[dslk820]

Thanks, I've read that last link but I still couldn't decide. Some people are saying that my car is older so I should do 10W-30 and that it's thicker and less leak than the 0W-40. All this is new to me so I'm pretty clueless at the moment. My default is just getting the 5W-30 which was what the mechanics was using, but if there is a better oil for my car, I would rather get that one.

 

[jbanks15]

the member experts will chime in when they sober up. Check your thread in a few hours for more opinions

in the meantime, get your free datacard to keep you busy

 

[Mark999]

If it's not using oil stick with a 5w-30 oil. Just make sure it meets whe correct MB Spec. IIRC MB229.3 should be fine.

Mark