I have a 99 Mercedes ML320 that just turned over 250',000 miles with 0 oil usage between changing it at 3,000 miles. Have noticed that Mobil 1 is free flowing at 0 degrees vs. slow flowing Dino oil. Have to believe this gives better lubrication at start-up, which is where most wear occurs.
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with its newly designed motor, it will be interesting to see what type oil Elio recommends
Jim
Jim
PhilBob
Elio Fan
Please expound on the "myths" surrounding synthetic oil that you refer to. Ever since first reading about synthetic oil when it first became available, it has seemed to me to be a major boon to automotive engine longevity and fuel economy. However, every automotive "expert" seems to have his/her personal bias against the stuff for one reason or another. What's your take (and expertise) on this topic?
wheaters
Elio Addict
As far as I'm concerned, it's major advantage is that it will maintain its viscosity for longer. It will still get dirty at the same rate as a mineral oil, if the same filter is used. Before now I've considered changing the filter but leaving oil in, just to take advantage of its longevity.
But oil is cheap, compared to a new engine.
But oil is cheap, compared to a new engine.
agree but what I don't understand is using more expensive synthetic and keeping the change intervals at 3,000 miles
Jim
From some of the better articles we have been told that the planned oil is conventional 5W-20.
The stated oil change is indeed 3,000 miles however in my opinion this likely has more to do with the engine being newly designed. It would not surprise if this number changes over time, maybe even before production, however it is much better for them to just state 3,000 miles as most people are used to hearing this number and will not question it.
lkptpete
Elio Aficionado
You wouldn't keep those short intervals if using a synthetic. The beauty of synthetics is longevity.
From some of the better articles we have been told that the planned oil is conventional 5W-20.
The stated oil change is indeed 3,000 miles however in my opinion this likely has more to do with the engine being newly designed. It would not surprise if this number changes over time, maybe even before production, however it is much better for them to just state 3,000 miles as most people are used to hearing this number and will not question it.
3000 with conventional oil makes sense to me .... just curious, any estimate on how many quarts it will take
Jim
Good question, I do not believe I have seen an answer for that yet.
My personal guess would be four quarts however that is merely a guess based on similar sized engines out there right now.