CL65 When do I add oil?

GoodBeach · 07-19-2009, 09:32 AM

The other day I recieved the add 1 quart oil message twice. The alert did not stay on for more than a few minutes. I tried to get an oil level reading after I switched off the engine but I kept getting other messages besides a reading of the level.

1. W/O digging through the manual, is there an easy method to get the oil level sensor reading?

2. Am I correct in assuming that I am probably very close to a quart down on oil and that is why the alert is intermittent?

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JDB · 07-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Your engine is worth thousands of dallars.

Take the vehicle to a dealership or a qualified independent repair shop and have them show you how to properly determine whether your CL needs oil or not.

Then, make sure to keep your oil level maintained properly, and note the mileage that it takes for the engine to consume a quart of oil. it will be one indicator of the general health of the engine.

You own a very complex, expensive machine that requires proper routine maintenance. If you don't maintain it, it can lead to extremely expensive repairs.

JDB

GoodBeach · 07-19-2009, 01:03 PM

I broke out the manual. The engine has to be off at least 5 minutes before the oil measurement will begin if at operating temperature otherwise it is 30 minutes. I was down 2 quarts to maximum fill. Interesting that the add one quart warning is triggered at this level. I added Mobil 1 0W40 and remeasured after starting the engine. All is well.

MrStyle25 · 10-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Nice to know that there is a low oil sensor. Seems these cars have a sensor for everything!

m_berman · 11-01-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodBeach

I broke out the manual. The engine has to be off at least 5 minutes before the oil measurement will begin if at operating temperature otherwise it is 30 minutes. I was down 2 quarts to maximum fill. Interesting that the add one quart warning is triggered at this level. I added Mobil 1 0W40 and remeasured after starting the engine. All is well.

0W40 Mobil 1 is not compliant to MB 229.51 Specification. 5W40 is and is called European Formula on the label. This is the only approved oil that MB says is to be used.

Totalman · 11-01-2009, 11:19 PM

That's odd, since I specifically called a foreman in our NJ MB service to verify that and he stated that 0W40 is used on all AMG's. I had him fill in the maintenance slip specifying the oil and sign it, since I also thought 5W40...

m_berman · 11-03-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Totalman

That's odd, since I specifically called a foreman in our NJ MB service to verify that and he stated that 0W40 is used on all AMG's. I had him fill in the maintenance slip specifying the oil and sign it, since I also thought 5W40...

Mobil 1 0W40 is not 229.51 compliant but is MB 229.5. Check it out at:
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...l_1_0W-40.aspx

Mobil 1 5W40 is MB 229.51 and 229.31 compliant. This is Mobil 1 ESP formulation. Check it out at:
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...a_M_5W-40.aspx

10-30-2009, 06:53 PM	#4
MrStyle25 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 31 Drives: CL55 AMG	Nice to know that there is a low oil sensor. Seems these cars have a sensor for everything! __________________ Zoom Zoom!!

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07-19-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
JDB Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 222 Drives: 2008 CLK63 BS, 2004 CL55, 2006 C350, 1999 E430	Your engine is worth thousands of dallars. Take the vehicle to a dealership or a qualified independent repair shop and have them show you how to properly determine whether your CL needs oil or not. Then, make sure to keep your oil level maintained properly, and note the mileage that it takes for the engine to consume a quart of oil. it will be one indicator of the general health of the engine. You own a very complex, expensive machine that requires proper routine maintenance. If you don't maintain it, it can lead to extremely expensive repairs. JDB

07-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#3
GoodBeach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 60 Drives: CL 65/LX470	I broke out the manual. The engine has to be off at least 5 minutes before the oil measurement will begin if at operating temperature otherwise it is 30 minutes. I was down 2 quarts to maximum fill. Interesting that the add one quart warning is triggered at this level. I added Mobil 1 0W40 and remeasured after starting the engine. All is well.

11-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#6
Totalman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 36 Drives: '05 CL65, '07 Pathfinder, '97 SL600 (sold), 23 other cars (sold)	That's odd, since I specifically called a foreman in our NJ MB service to verify that and he stated that 0W40 is used on all AMG's. I had him fill in the maintenance slip specifying the oil and sign it, since I also thought 5W40...

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