What oil in a 2005 C320CDi???

[diesel76]

Just checked the oil in my 2005 C320CDi for first time since i've bought it, done 3k miles and it needs topping up a bit as at min on dipstick.

I can't get to mercedes as it's weekend so it'll have to be halfords. What type/brand of oil do Merc use for this engine or if not what do you guys use??

Cheers

 

[Cole@MBS]

Its going to be low ash if it has DPF filters or 0W30 if it hasnt!!!

 

[diesel76]

It has DPF I believe, Is castrol edge Turbo Diesel 0-30w the sort of stuff I am after, I think is has mercedes benz approval??

 

[diesel76]

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014075&contentId=7027068

 

[Rory]

It has DPF I believe, Is castrol edge Turbo Diesel 0-30w the sort of stuff I am after, I think is has mercedes benz approval??

What makes you think it had a DPF? It's possible, but very few UK Mercs have DPF's - if it has one there will be a warning label under the bonnet to use Low Ash oil.

 

[diesel76]

When I follow the oil checker on castrols web page and put my reg in it comes up as a model with dpf. Same oil regardless by looks of it according to castrol

 

[Cole@MBS]

Look at the rear pipes, if there clean, then you have it, if theres soot on the tail pipes then you dont have one!

 

[Razoo]

Just checked the oil in my 2005 C320CDi for first time since i've bought it, done 3k miles and it needs topping up a bit as at min on dipstick.

A dipstick! You've got a Mercedes with a dipstick?

Do you realise how privileged you are? Mercedes don't provide dipsticks for just anyone!

I can't get to mercedes as it's weekend so it'll have to be halfords. What type/brand of oil do Merc use for this engine or if not what do you guys use?

If you're burdened with a DPF, use Mobil 1 5W30 ESP, otherwise use Mobil 1 0W40 Supersyn or Mobil 1 0W40TD.

Most Halfrauds branches sell the Mobil range of oils for silly money.

Razoo

 

[lulu]

When I follow the oil checker on castrols web page and put my reg in it comes up as a model with dpf. Same oil regardless by looks of it according to castrol

Be careful, when I put my reg in, it gets it wrong. I've got a DPF and it recommends the wrong oil.
A DPF is option No.474 on the datacard stuck in the back of your service booklet.