recommended oil for om617?
recommended oil for om617?
W116Lorinser
12-14-2009, 12:15 AM #1in need of a oil change soon.
what is the best oil to use in our engine?
12-14-2009, 12:24 AM
#2
(12-14-2009, 12:15 AM)W116Lorinser in need of a oil change soon.
what is the best oil to use in our engine?
I just started using Chevron Delo for my new 617 turbo.
I hear great things about it from friends who have put many 100's of thousands of miles on their old mercedes.
I was previously using Redline for my MB gasser but I hear the synthetic isn't as good for the diesel or that it's more leak prone.
(I'm using Redline ATF for the transmission)
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
(12-14-2009, 12:15 AM)W116Lorinser in need of a oil change soon.
what is the best oil to use in our engine?
I just started using Chevron Delo for my new 617 turbo.
I hear great things about it from friends who have put many 100's of thousands of miles on their old mercedes.
I was previously using Redline for my MB gasser but I hear the synthetic isn't as good for the diesel or that it's more leak prone.
(I'm using Redline ATF for the transmission)
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
12-14-2009, 12:34 AM
#3
(12-14-2009, 12:24 AM)Syncro_G I hear the synthetic isn't as good for the diesel or that it's more leak prone.An old myth that has no truth behind it. Using synthetic will actually reduce leaks because it keeps the seals clean and it doesn't contain any contaminants.
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40. Good to use year-round.
This post was last modified: 12-14-2009, 12:34 AM by ForcedInduction.
ForcedInduction
12-14-2009, 12:34 AM
#3
(12-14-2009, 12:24 AM)Syncro_G I hear the synthetic isn't as good for the diesel or that it's more leak prone.An old myth that has no truth behind it. Using synthetic will actually reduce leaks because it keeps the seals clean and it doesn't contain any contaminants.
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40. Good to use year-round.
12-14-2009, 12:36 AM
#4
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?site...etail.html
W116Lorinser
12-14-2009, 12:36 AM #4how about the Shell Rotella engine oil?
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?site...etail.html
12-14-2009, 12:39 AM
#5
(12-14-2009, 12:36 AM)W116Lorinser how about the Shell Rotella engine oil?
Avoid.
ForcedInduction
12-14-2009, 12:39 AM
#5
(12-14-2009, 12:36 AM)W116Lorinser how about the Shell Rotella engine oil?
Avoid.
12-14-2009, 03:03 AM
#6
Ich liebe meine Autos!
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | 156K Miles | 2nd Owner | EGR Disabled [Removal Pending] | ALDA Removed | Straight Pipes | GT2256V??? | Laser Interceptor | Engine swap over summer, hopefully with GT2256V attached...
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Odo Stopped at 160K (at least 50K more) | EGR Disabled | ALDA All The Way Out | Straight pipes | FM-870 Remote Start Alarm System | B100 Biodiesel | AC Fixed x2 | Trunk crushed in
| Retired to garage.Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline!
I use Mobile 1 TDT 5w40 in the winter and Mobil Delvac 15w40 in the summer.
Ich liebe meine Autos!
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | 156K Miles | 2nd Owner | EGR Disabled [Removal Pending] | ALDA Removed | Straight Pipes | GT2256V??? | Laser Interceptor | Engine swap over summer, hopefully with GT2256V attached...
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD | Odo Stopped at 160K (at least 50K more) | EGR Disabled | ALDA All The Way Out | Straight pipes | FM-870 Remote Start Alarm System | B100 Biodiesel | AC Fixed x2 | Trunk crushed in
| Retired to garage.Excessive speeding? It ain't excessive till I redline!
TotalDiesel
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12-14-2009, 08:43 AM
#7
12-14-2009, 11:26 AM
#11
(12-14-2009, 10:24 AM)cell oh crap, that's what I've been using...
what have you heard / seen about it?
Its not really an "oh crap" issue. Its just the cheap stuff and the "synthetic" isn't really synthetic.
ForcedInduction
12-14-2009, 11:26 AM
#11
(12-14-2009, 10:24 AM)cell oh crap, that's what I've been using...
what have you heard / seen about it?
Its not really an "oh crap" issue. Its just the cheap stuff and the "synthetic" isn't really synthetic.
12-14-2009, 01:01 PM
#12
Ive been putting 7quarts..... Is that enough?
W116Lorinser
12-14-2009, 01:01 PM #12How many quarts of oil should i put in the engine?
Ive been putting 7quarts..... Is that enough?
12-14-2009, 04:34 PM
#14
Is this oil is good for engines OM617 ? Is the U.S. amsoil is a good company? http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ame.aspx
12-14-2009, 06:06 PM
#15
ForcedInduction
12-14-2009, 06:06 PM
#15
Amsoil is good, but you're paying for a middleman since they use Mobil's base oil.
12-16-2009, 01:45 AM
#16
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/deo.aspx
im preffered amsoil customer so i get the oil almost $3off quart. but which one is better??\\\
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/dme.aspx
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ame.aspx
i just ordered 8 quarts of the amsoil premium 5w-40 fully syntetic diesel oil
This post was last modified: 12-16-2009, 04:23 AM by W116Lorinser.
W116Lorinser
12-16-2009, 01:45 AM #16is this oil good compared to the mobil 1 delvac if not better
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/deo.aspx
im preffered amsoil customer so i get the oil almost $3off quart. but which one is better??\\\
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/dme.aspx
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ame.aspx
i just ordered 8 quarts of the amsoil premium 5w-40 fully syntetic diesel oil
12-17-2009, 10:24 PM
#20
Iam a prefered customer, and when up in Portland Oregon, I pick up the products I need from the ware house. so no shipping or state sales tax.
I started out with a new engine, broke it in on Delo 400, then shifted it over the the synthetic.
My oil capacity is now 11qts.
Charlie
I use the Amsoil 15-40 Marine Diesel, and the Amsoil by pass full flow oil filters. EaBP100 and EA026. along with the MB stock filter.
Iam a prefered customer, and when up in Portland Oregon, I pick up the products I need from the ware house. so no shipping or state sales tax.
I started out with a new engine, broke it in on Delo 400, then shifted it over the the synthetic.
My oil capacity is now 11qts.
Charlie
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