Best motor oil for MB Sprinter diesel engine
I recently purchased a MB Sprinter-based moho with the diesel engine and would like to know from those of you that own one if you prefer a particular brand of motor oil and a particular viscosity. Mos...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:loggenrock wrote:
Mother Benz is VERY particular as to oil used...
Buy the CHEAPEST oil that meets the spec. Yes, this requires that you read the owners manual and the back of the oil bottle.
The cost difference from the cheapest to the most expensive (that meets the spec) is huge and you will not see much, if any. performance/durability difference !
Full synthetic is not needed (unless stated in the owners manual). Stick with conventional or a blend. The exception is if you plan to park your rig overnight at below 0F and no block heater !
And changing your oil much earlier than recommended, is a waste of money.
Bingo...we have a winner.
It's incredibly rare for modern engines to die due to oil issues (obviously not leaks or obvious abuse). Any oil that meets manufacturers spec is perfectly fine and you can expect the engine to last longer than the rig.
