they say 15k, i'm betting it works to 18-20k my only real concern is that with extended oil change intervals, can the oil filters keep up? I've been running M1 5w-40 truck/suv oil, and my real worry is that the filter will quit before the oil breaks down.
On 2/8/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So is that M1 15k (Guaranteed!) mile stuff really good for 15k miles? I put some in my Suburban, it is at maybe 10k miles now and I am getting a bit noodgy about it. I guess I should trust it, but all this oil talk has got me paranoid. --R Marshall Booth wrote: > Levi Smith wrote: > >> Also, what about the M1 10w-40 "for high mileage engines" would this be fine >> for old Benz' and perhaps offer a slight increase in cranking speed on these >> 0F days? >> > > Mobil 10W-40 High Mileage is NOT a group IV synthetic oil (like the > Mobil 1 oils) and while it is API CF rated it is NOT approved for > Mercedes engines (may not have ever been tested)! > > http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_Clean_High_Mileage.asp > > I'd use Delvac 1300 or Chevron Delo 400 if you don't want to use a real > synthetic. > > Marshall > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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