[W126 Coupe] OIL VISCOSITY

[J Hirsch]

would stay with 20W in the 560, higher  performance  engine
Jay H
On Jan 29, 2006, at 2:29 PM, Shayegan, Richard wrote:

> What's the owner's manual say? Assuming you're engine is in good shape,
> I would go with an oil that fits the temp guidelines in the manual,
> which for the 380 means I use 10-40. I used to use 20-50 in the 
> summers,
> but thinner oil has the benefit of allowing you to make a little more
> hp, and in the 380 it's noticeable.
> Richard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of bruce tranter
> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 2:26 PM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] OIL VISCOSITY
>
> I know this sounds really stupid but...
> I usually use 20/50w oil in my car here in NJ. Is there a reason why I
> should be using 10/30w instead?
> Thanks
> Bruce
>
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