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Old 06-13-2009, 05:53 PM   #3
Jons95c36amg
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Originally Posted by MARTYMAR View Post
I would never use any oil other than the recommended 0w 40 or 5w 40. AMG engines are very strong but 'sensitive' (for the lack of a better word). Using the 10w 30 just this once might not be so bad but I would strongly recommend that you find some 0w 40 and keep it stored away for times like this...the last thing you need is for your engine to start knocking etc...could cost a nice chunk of change to get it fixed. Just my 2 cents. Good luck and drive on
Ive been using 10-30w Castrol Synthetic for the last 10k miles. Changed it every 5k. Never had a knock and car runs fine.
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