Yes they do but as I live in the Southwest desert I'm wondering if 5W would be better.0W oils also have a better cold temperature initial flow point, so what's not to like?
At least with Mobil 1 ESP, the 0W oil is slightly thicker when hot than the 5W oil. I also reside in the SW, and I use 0W/30 ESP.Yes they do but as I live in the Southwest desert I'm wondering if 5W would be better.
That's what's in there now from Schumacher MB in Scottsdale where the PO had it serviced, maybe I'll stick with that. Although I was considering Motul 5W-30.At least with Mobil 1 ESP, the 0W oil is slightly thicker when hot than the 5W oil. I also reside in the SW, and I use 0W/30 ESP.
Yep, oil is....... oilI've always been concerned that the manufacturers of vehicle fluids don't have a clue as to what they are producing and that the tests that MB has developed to verify fluid applications for their engines are substandard.
I'm so concerned that I actually go off list to use some products that aren't even approved by Mercedes for my vehicle.
If cost is not a concern, I really do believe that an owner can't go wrong using the products that are recommended and approved by Mercedes and listed on BeVo.
I do use the MB and ACEA specs as a guide for my off list cost saving selections.
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Or, in synthetics, it can be the base stock has superior characteristics. It certainly doesn’t seem to lose viscosity (Or gain it).And how they make it thicker.. add curled when hot molecules. So a OW/ Oil has higher % of the curlies
. Where straight a 30w oil doesn’t have any curlies.
You know curlies get chewed up in a engine with mileage, which thins out the oil.
.. it’s best to use the oil that closest matches the conditions.
Very useful input, thank you.I have virgin oil analysis results for M1 0W30 and MB 5w30.
The 0w30 is thicker cold and hot, and it’s got a beefier additives pack with more anti-wear additives. I assume the MB branded oil is actually M1, and if so, the 5w30 appears to be inferior.
I am nearing the end of my 10k run on the MB branded stuff to compare wear metals against the 0W30 run. Even still, I have no plans to go back to the 5W30.
Personally I would not start an engine below -30 without preheating.0W oil is useful if you live where the temperature goes down to -30 or colder. While 5W is rated to -30, it's still kind of thick even with a block heater. I've tried 0W40 for winter use but find it behaves more like a 5W or 10W when the temperature gets below -30.
Agreed, however not many vehicles seem to have preheaters these days and finding aftermarket units seems to be getting more challenging day by day. Do whatever works for you.Personally I would not start an engine below -30 without preheating.
How about I just live my life in such a way that I never need to start and engine (Or get out of bed) when it is -30 or less?Agreed, however not many vehicles seem to have preheaters these days and finding aftermarket units seems to be getting more challenging day by day. Do whatever works for you.