BMW 5w30 oil and 04 CLK55 AMG

andrey_clk55 · 08-20-2008, 07:54 PM

The technicians poured BMW 5w30 oil in my 04 CLK55 AMG. Is it going to be fine running on that oil?

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BelaMeca · 08-20-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_clk55

The technicians poured BMW 5w30 oil in my 04 CLK55 AMG. Is it going to be fine running on that oil?

ehhhh....what?

andrey_clk55 · 08-20-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BelaMeca

ehhhh....what?

Well... not MB technicians obviously. The techs from the company I am leasing the car with.

Tony Yeung · 08-20-2008, 09:04 PM

I think your good to go. BMW uses Mobil 1, just like Mercedes.

SoCalCLK · 08-20-2008, 09:17 PM

Recommended oil for the 2004 CLK55 AMG is either 0W-40 or 5W-40, fully-synthetic. Doesn't matter if the oil is private labeled "BMW" "Audi" etc.

andrey_clk55 · 08-20-2008, 09:45 PM

Thanks, guys. According to the brochure I just found, any 5w30 oil is not recommended for AMG.

http://mbworld.org/forums/attachment...7&d=1197668134

However, I found this summary on a BMW forum. From what I understand, BMW 5w30 is similar to Mobil 1 0w-40.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=265292

What do you guys think?

Pre-emptive · 08-20-2008, 10:14 PM

The Northern America BMW oil is Castro 5W30 which does not comply with MB 229.XX. The M1 0W40 is Group IV which is much better than the Group III hydrocracked stuffs. I would change the oil ASAP.

SoCalCLK · 08-20-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrey_clk55

Thanks, guys. According to the brochure I just found, any 5w30 oil is not recommended for AMG.

http://mbworld.org/forums/attachment...7&d=1197668134

However, I found this summary on a BMW forum. From what I understand, BMW 5w30 is similar to Mobil 1 0w-40.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=265292

What do you guys think?

Change the oil ASAP. If you fill with 5W-40 or 0W-40 you are fine.

andrey_clk55 · 08-21-2008, 12:42 AM

If I replace the oil with Mobil 1 0w40, will it mix with the remainder of BMW 5w30? Any potential consequences in this case?

ohlord · 08-21-2008, 01:17 AM

mb spec ,no 30 wt. of any type is approved for use in the amg engine.BS on bmw 30 being the same as mobil 40.that is why they have uniform ratings and that is why you engine needs mb spec oil.
note the *
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html
fleece filter from autohausaz.com
diy oil change on mercedesshop.com resource section diy oil anf filter change #2.
topsider clone 2.5 gallon unit $25 at http://harborfreight.com/
probably one near you if you look up the store locator.
ohlord

Where do they find these quacks called mechanics?

ProjectC55 · 08-21-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_clk55

The technicians poured BMW 5w30 oil in my 04 CLK55 AMG. Is it going to be fine running on that oil?

Personnally I like a heavier grade (0w40,15W50) but the 5W30 is not gonna hurt the car. I would run this oil for 3k miles and then chg to a heavier grade and also chg the filter. No sense waisting $$ and chging the oil right away again. I've used 5W30 Valvoline synthetic b4 but like I said I'd rather go heavier.

Stiggs · 08-21-2008, 09:17 AM

Next time tell the mechanic you drive a Benz not a BMW.

andrey_clk55 · 08-27-2008, 05:59 PM

Thanks, guys! I changed the oil to Mobil 1 0w40 and fleece filter.

08-20-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
SoCalCLK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,628 Drives: 2004 CLK55 AMG	Recommended oil for the 2004 CLK55 AMG is either 0W-40 or 5W-40, fully-synthetic. Doesn't matter if the oil is private labeled "BMW" "Audi" etc. __________________ W209 CLK55 AMG \| 19" BRABUS Mono VI 2-piece \| BRABUS Suspension \| BRABUS Door pins Sig thanks to Shake!

08-20-2008, 09:45 PM	#6
andrey_clk55 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Drives: 04 CLK55 AMG	Thanks, guys. According to the brochure I just found, any 5w30 oil is not recommended for AMG. http://mbworld.org/forums/attachment...7&d=1197668134 However, I found this summary on a BMW forum. From what I understand, BMW 5w30 is similar to Mobil 1 0w-40. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=265292 What do you guys think? Last edited by andrey_clk55; 08-20-2008 at 09:56 PM.

08-20-2008, 10:14 PM	#7
Pre-emptive Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 115 Drives: Kleemann CLK 43K	The Northern America BMW oil is Castro 5W30 which does not comply with MB 229.XX. The M1 0W40 is Group IV which is much better than the Group III hydrocracked stuffs. I would change the oil ASAP. __________________ Kleemann supercharger, Kleemann Headers, Kleemann ECU upgrade, Stoptech 4-wheel BBK, Eibach swaybars, K-mac kit, Lorinser DTM bumpers, Lorinser Muffler, Carlsson 2/5 wheels, KW variant 2 suspension, Denso IK22, Magnecor KV85

08-21-2008, 01:17 AM	#10
ohlord MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,434 Drives: E55 powered E320 Wagon,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross,94subaru, 2000 E320 wagon.	mobil 1 0w40 euro syn mb spec ,no 30 wt. of any type is approved for use in the amg engine.BS on bmw 30 being the same as mobil 40.that is why they have uniform ratings and that is why you engine needs mb spec oil. note the * http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html fleece filter from autohausaz.com diy oil change on mercedesshop.com resource section diy oil anf filter change #2. topsider clone 2.5 gallon unit $25 at http://harborfreight.com/ probably one near you if you look up the store locator. ohlord Where do they find these quacks called mechanics? __________________ "whatever you say, you speak into existence" ohlord Cognomen is in homage to the late great Janis Joplin "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz" W210 Wagons,a few MG's,assorted others and a partridge in a pear tree. pm me if you need me

08-21-2008, 09:17 AM	#12
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,188 Drives: 2003 CLK55	Next time tell the mechanic you drive a Benz not a BMW. __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

08-20-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
Tony Yeung Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 92 Drives: CLK 55 AMG	I think your good to go. BMW uses Mobil 1, just like Mercedes.

08-21-2008, 12:42 AM	#9
andrey_clk55 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Drives: 04 CLK55 AMG	If I replace the oil with Mobil 1 0w40, will it mix with the remainder of BMW 5w30? Any potential consequences in this case?

08-27-2008, 05:59 PM	#13
andrey_clk55 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Drives: 04 CLK55 AMG	Thanks, guys! I changed the oil to Mobil 1 0w40 and fleece filter.

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