C Class W202 Cdi Info Please

[beef]

Hi to all.
This is my first mercedes,its a 220 cdi 2000(w202) I need to service it,please can anyone tell me what oil is best?(5w30?) and what make? Can i buy gen mercedes parts ie oil filter etc on line.
My wife was not happy when i brought it(auto),but after 5 mins of driving it i cant get her out!!.But this has made a rod for my own back,she said when its time to buy another car."I want other Mercedces"

 

[television]

What make of oil is a controversial subject. Though MB use Mobil 1 and very expensive from them, it can be bought for around £25 for 4 liters from firms like Cosco etc, I use whatever top name oil I can get at a good price at the time, fully synthetic of coarse. I do mine under the normal service interval. the Filter is best bought from MB. I do not think you can buy Online.
We have had many threads on this subject,do a serch.

Welcome to the forum. Malcolm.

Re the gearbox fluid, these are no loner sealed for life, and the oil and the filter should be changed at 60k miles.

 

[beef]

Thanks Malcolm for welcome and reply , i will search some threads
I phoned a local Mercedes parts dept up and asked for the parts i needed to service it (ie filters etc) to be told sorry we cant supply you with them(parts only) try another dealer, Wot is that all about??.Just because im not getting them to service it.They did not want to help. even that i want to buy a Mercedes part / parts.
Many thanks Bryan

 

[Blobcat]

Hi & Welcome,

Go and see the parts department they will sell you all that you need. If you look in the technical section - Engine there is a sticky posting by Oilman with details of lubricants.
If you update your profile to display your general location then recommendations can be made for independant MB specialists in you area. It is also not a bad idea to add your car details to your signature.

 

[television]

Thanks Malcolm for welcome and reply , i will search some threads
I phoned a local Mercedes parts dept up and asked for the parts i needed to service it (ie filters etc) to be told sorry we cant supply you with them(parts only) try another dealer, Wot is that all about??.Just because im not getting them to service it.They did not want to help. even that i want to buy a Mercedes part / parts.
Many thanks Bryan

You just walk into any MB dealer and ask for an oil filter,it is a standard spare part. I have never heard of anyone being refused.

Malcolm