Oil Change time and I would like to know what motor oil weight and type I should be using in my 1983 240D.

Consider that we will be going into the winter months and the weather will be getting colder.

The vehicle is garaged in the the northeastern part of the USA.

CD diesel rated HDEO like Delo 400, Delvac Super/MX or Rotella. Check BITOG for oil analysis done on MB diesels and you will find out how all oils hold up in the engine.

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Premium Blue HD Diesel 15W40...


I just love an oil thread......almost as good as a fuel additive thread and the debate about algae in your fuel....

Good morning everyone, looks like it'll be great day!

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01 E320 Wagon - 131,000
02 Land Rover Disco SE- 110,000
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84 300D - 142,xxx :cool - "Sold"
83 300D-"Sold" - 211,456
85 300SD-"Sold" - 213,789

From what I've read...just about any diesel rated 5w40 synthetic or 15w40 dino is just fine for an older diesel. Synthetic may be preferable for cranking in cold weather.

The only other thing about oil is..."change it hot and often"

'Morning, guys

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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008
1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009
262,715 and counting

I use Mobile 1 5W40 (a little hard to find and a little more expensive) or Rotella "synthetic" 5W40 (cheaper and usually available at walmart). The advantage of 5W40 synthetic over 15W40 coventional oil is easier cold starting. Beyond that, any diesel oil with the correct range will work.

Redline 15W40. I change mine once per year. Redline recommends changing it every 10,000 - 16,000 miles or once per year.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
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1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

I was pointed to the rotella-t 15W-30 (or 40? I forget) comes in the gallon jugs with the picture of a big rig on the back. Also told 3,000 miles or 6 months for that. Synthetic will help you crank in the winter and can go for more miles, but not more time (from what I've heard). I only drive 3-6,00 miles a year anyway, so I stick with the conventional oil.

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1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold

1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition

Can some one explain to me why Synthetic will crank( help to crank ) better in the winter or in cold climate? Would the viscosity differs so much for synthetic and dino at low temp? All in the mind?

I like oill/ATF/PS fluid/Brake fluid thread as you have so many recommendations that you are spoiled with choices.. Any members against buying it in Walmart?

Changing it often is best.

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5W-40 vs 15W-40. It has better cold weather flowability.

Make sure its New, Clean and proper grade (diesel rated) for your vehicle. Diesel oils are rated beginning with a C not S.

Check out this link:
http://www.aa1car.com/library/API_ratings.pdf

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API_ratings.pdf (218.5 KB, 318 views)

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92 300D 2.5L OM602 OBK #59

guys, what about for warmer climates, like so-cal?

15-40w

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The best oil to use is the C-rated oil that you change hot every 3000 miles.

It really doesn't matter after that. Yes, 0W-40 is more suitable for colder climates, but 15W-40 should be fine for anywhere in the continental United States.

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1992 300D 2.5T 249k - Parked with a bad transmission
1981 300SD 142k - Daily driver

guys what about DELO? That's what I normally put in because the Rotella is like $20 a gallon..

I had to go with Castrol Diesel Oil -_- I needed oil and didn't have enough money... It was $3.99...

But any who, Delo a good oil to use?

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Dude...

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1981 300SD 512k OM603

Friends don't let friends change their oil in excess of 5,000 miles.

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