Thanks John, I"m still not 100% clear on the oil drain thing? So the oil isn't drained through a drain plug in the bottom of the crank?
20W-50 seems heavy to me too. But the book seems to call for that. Funny thing is, if I'm reading it right, if the temp is consistantly hot, you can run a (15W-40 I think, don't have the book here). Why run thin when cold, then switch to thicker as it gets hot, then if it remains really hot, switch to a thinner grade? Did I miss something or not read the manual correctly? Thanks again, Ed 300E On 07/04/07, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Apr 7, 2007, at 2:49 PM, E M wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > Want to do an oil change soon. Still freezing here, so won't get to > the > change for a few days. The gas engine has 320,000 kms on it, and > from what > I can make out, when used in hot weather, it calls for a 20W-50 > dino oil. > Is this the right grade for non synthetic stuff? also, do you have > to pull > that bottom tray off to get to the drain bolt? I haven't rolled on > the > ground yet to really look for it due to the cold. Where do I find > the oil > filter? well I just buy Mobil Devac 1 5w40 in 20 quart pails and use it in everything, keeps life more simple, diesel, gas, lawnmower,generator, etc. 20w50 seems heavy, but I ran 15w50 in my 300TE when in california The engine is designed to pump he oil out of and then not mess with removal and stripping of oil plug, and loosing screws for lower engine shield. See for example http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Tool-and-Equipment-Liquivac/dp/B0000AXBO5 The place to buy such equipment is a boating store since that usually is the target market. Rusty will sell you filters http://www.buymbparts.com/ otherwise your local auto-supply house should be able to order up a Mahle, a K&N, or bosch filter for you I recall there is a puller/clamp thing to use to pull the boots off the plugs, otherwise you damage the wires. something like http://www.samstagsales.com/images/hz1849-1.jpg _______________________________________ 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
