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โNov-17-2017 12:15 PM
WILDEBILL308 wrote:
โEasiest and cheapest oil to use is Mobil 1 European Car oil 0-40wt from Wal-Mart for about $25 or less a jug.โ
Well I hope you know that oil is not approved for use in a diesel with a particulate filter.
In the MSDS sheet for Rotela T-6 it states it meets the MB standard 228.31.
http://www.euris.rs/maziva/Rotela-T6.pdf
Bill
โNov-17-2017 11:14 AM
Gonzo42 wrote:
Back in the 60's, I used to be able to buy reclaimed oil at my local market.
Since it was so cheap, I did the following: drain the old oil and fill up with the reclaimed oil. Then I drove for about 1/2 hour until the engine reached full operating temperature. At that point I changed the filter, drained the reclaimed oil, then filled with fresh new oil.
IMHO, my engines lasted a long time. Now I have my first diesel, made by M-B and they have a very restricted list of approved oils. In addition to that, I noticed that the fresh oil turned black in only about 5 minutes after changing the oil.
So I ask whether doing the above procedure would provide any benefit or is it just a waste of time and money?
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โNov-15-2017 07:32 PM
Cydog15 wrote:
Other than the fun stroll through memory lane, I don't think any of you/us old dukers are going to see any benefit of anything but changing the fluids at recommended intervals.
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โNov-15-2017 01:54 PM
road-runner wrote:
Oil is cheap? Depends on how you look at it. For a Sprinter, 14 quarts at $7 to $9 per quart comes out $100 or more for the oil. On the other hand, not using the proper spec oil can lead to a plugged DPF, and compared to replacing that, the oil is VERY cheap.
โNov-15-2017 01:43 PM
WILDEBILL308 wrote:
Why not do as it states in your owners manual on about page 156.
The MB Specifications for Service Products apply to your vehicle1 R228.51 R229.51 These engine oils are of high quality and have a beneficial effect.
The on-board computer automatically shows the date for the next oil change as an event message in the display.
Heare are 2 that meet those requierments.
Rotella T-6 5-40 meets MB228.31
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40
Don't worey about the oil geting black. If you have concerns do a oil analisis.
If you don't use the aproved oils you will be replacing the particulaat filter.
Bill
โNov-15-2017 01:33 PM
BTW if you think U.S. vehicle change intervals are long, look at the change interval on the same vehicles sold in Europe. Often the change interval is double or more.