Is there any reason why I shouldn't be using either M1 or Castrol 0W-40 in my 1995 E320 / W124 and M104 engine with 223k miles on it?
First of all I'm already set on using this weight as it will simplify my oil changes between this car and my 2014 VW GLI. Second, I'm asking because some people in an MB forum recommend Delo 15W-40 for this relatively old engine.
The engine does not consume oil since I've had the car in January 2016. I've put around 2000 miles on it already and will most likely see 5000 miles per year. I also saw in the original maintenance booklet that it was filled with 20W-50 from the dealer here in Hawaii. Records stopped on 2009. The car runs great by the way. Wiring harness has been changed but I have no record if the infamous head gasket leak was resolved already. I'm not loosing coolant by the way, and it looks clean.
What are your suggestions?
First of all I'm already set on using this weight as it will simplify my oil changes between this car and my 2014 VW GLI. Second, I'm asking because some people in an MB forum recommend Delo 15W-40 for this relatively old engine.
The engine does not consume oil since I've had the car in January 2016. I've put around 2000 miles on it already and will most likely see 5000 miles per year. I also saw in the original maintenance booklet that it was filled with 20W-50 from the dealer here in Hawaii. Records stopped on 2009. The car runs great by the way. Wiring harness has been changed but I have no record if the infamous head gasket leak was resolved already. I'm not loosing coolant by the way, and it looks clean.
What are your suggestions?
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