What kind of oil does a Mercedes CLS550 take?
5W-40
9 liters 5W-40 Mercedes Benz CLS550 motor oil, oil filter, and hardware for 4.6L gasoline applications with oil filter element part number starting with 276. Oil carries OEM approval for MB 229.5 oil standard.
Does Mercedes-Benz take synthetic oil?
Why Does Mercedes-Benz Recommend Synthetic Oil Instead of Conventional Oil? Most Mercedes-Benz models built since 2010 will only require an oil change every 10,000 miles or once a year. You may have noticed your Mercedes-Benz recommends using synthetic motor oil rather than conventional motor oil.
What kind of oil do you use for a Mercedes Benz?
Some owners prefer to use an oil extractor such as the Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator to do their oil change. How to video using extractor provided below if you want to go that route. The manufacturer recommended oil, also used at Mercedes-Benz dealerships is the Mobil1 European Car 0W-40 Full Synthetic oil.
How often should you change the oil in a Mercedes Benz?
Yes, you can use regular oil as long as you use the correct oil viscosity and change the oil every 3,000 miles. Regular oil will break down and can not lubricate the engine for 10,000. Keep track of the mileage and don’t wait for the car to remind ou of the oil intervals.
What should I do if I overfill my oil in my Mercedes?
If you overfill with oil you some models will show a warning on your dash saying “Reduce Oil Level.” Carefully lower the vehicle. Make sure to place back the engine cover that you removed earlier. Let the car sit for a while and check the oil level to make sure it is withing the max and min range.
Where can I buy an oil filter for a Mercedes?
The filter used by the dealerships can be found on Amazon for under $15 which is the Mann Fleece Oil Filter. This may be the biggest investment if you don’t have any of the following. Even if you were to purchase all these tools you will still spend less with on the first oil change than what you would at the shop.