Oil Viscosity Recomendation

[DougandhisC280]

I have an 08 SLK280. (despite my username that is 7 years old) I am due for my first oil change and will be doing it myself. Is there any oil besides 0w-40 that I can use? Something like a 0W-20 or a 5W-40 is what I am interested in. I can buy those at a local parts store. The only place I can find the 0W-40 is at the dealer for 13.50 per quart and they said they are currently out of it. (somehow) Thanks for your advise. -Doug

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[Duo-Art]

Doug,

Do not use the 0W-20. It is too thin for summer. 5W40 is very close to the factory recommendation and will work fine.

[uberwgn]

Originally Posted by DougandhisC280

I have an 08 SLK280. (despite my username that is 7 years old) I am due for my first oil change and will be doing it myself. Is there any oil besides 0w-40 that I can use? Something like a 0W-20 or a 5W-40 is what I am interested in. I can buy those at a local parts store. The only place I can find the 0W-40 is at the dealer for 13.50 per quart and they said they are currently out of it. (somehow) Thanks for your advise.

-Doug

Dougie, you can purchase the M1 0W40 at Walmart, Autozone, Advance Auto Part, etc. for around $6/qt. Yes, it meets the 229.5 quality standard required by your car.

Enjoy.