[W126 Coupe] Oil change

[Ronny 560sec]

Jay and Markus,
That is why I put this question on the table.
I heard so many different opinions in my area and I like to hear that from this list because of your experiences.

Ronny 


From: Markus Meyer 
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:50 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Oil change


Jay -

Sorry, but that is the biggest nonsense I've ever heard!  I am proof of that with my fleet, all switched over later, zero problems.  And its not a waste of money, actually, I calculated I save quite a bit of money.  I used to do what you do, every 2500 (close) with dino.  If driving 10K per year, that's 4 oil changes, plus the work, etc.  Now I do it once and done.  Less mess, less work, less money.  And supposedly better for your engine.  I have over 100K on each vehicle I have it in (6 cars, Rv, motorcycle).

I say its nonsense because there is no proof and your statement could scare people off from it, which is silly.  And which Mercedes dealer will tell you this?  Mine hasn't.

Markus


On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Jay Hirsch <J.Hirsch at mac.com> wrote:

  Synthetic is only good when  used  from when the car was new. 
  1987 560 never had synthetic  in it when new

  Once a car  has used regular oil, synthetic is a waste of money and Mercedes will tell you this
  Since I have a diesel I use 15W 40 Shell  Rotella in  all my cars
  I buy  it at Walmart best price on motor oils and anti freeze.  The only things I buy at Walmart
  But any 10w 40 is fine.
  Synthetic is not a really a synthetic bur motor oil with an additive.
  I change oil  and filter in my car every 2000 miles or every  four months. 
  Jay H








  On Nov 14, 2010, at 11:30 AM, Ronny 560sec wrote:


    Hi All,

    What is the best oil to use for a 560 SEC.
    My car needs an oil change and I want to be sure to get the right one.
    I ask this because somebody told me the best is Mobil-1 synthetic.
    That might be true for new cars, but I do not know for my 1987 560 SEC.

    Ronny
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