Atv 0w-40 oil for car.
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What's the brand? Does it carry any API licenses or other specifications?
Show us a picture.
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It should work fine in a car, the difference is you don't want to use car oil in an ATV since it contains additives that will make a wet clutch system slip.
What kind of car?
It appears it was either API SM (or "suitable") back then.
I would not use what amounts to an API licensed oil in a nice Mercedes. This oil carries no Mercedes-Benz approvals nor does it claim to be suitable for any.
It would be fine in a lawnmower, snow blower, tiller, or etc.
I think many here will agree.
100% DO NOT use that oil in a modern Mercedes.
100% DO NOT use that oil in a modern Mercedes.
No.
Absolutely do NOT use it in your Mercedes.
There is a lot more to a Mercedes specification than just viscosity.
Figure out what specification your M class needs (e.g. 229.5) then go here and pick an oil you like: https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/sheet/229.5
The link I provided is for a 229.5, but that approvals list exists for every single specification.
If you can tell me the year and engine type in your M class thar would help.
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oh hell no I would not use that in my MB, if I had one. Not worth the time
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What is so particular about a 1999 Mercedes that mere API certified oil won’t be suitable? Do you guys think people with most Mercedes’ of this vintage aren’t just going to the cheapest quick-lube shop in town and getting cheap bulk whatever oil?
I believe that to be another wives tale. I have ran all sorts of " car" oils in my bikes and ATVs and never had a clutch slip.
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good point, perhaps a 1999 would be fine. did not realize age and type
What is to be gained by using quickie lube shop/API/ATV oil in this car?
The maintenance reminder is primitive - and goes off at 10,000 miles or one year. Run the wrong oil, particularly at that interval, and you’re asking for problems.
You can get Mobil 1 0W40 for about $26/jug. Not much more than the cost of any other oil.
So, to save a few dollars, the cost of a Starbucks at most, you think he should run an oil that doesn’t meet Mercedes specifications?
No wonder older Mercedes have such a bad rap, if that’s how people take care of them.
OP - If you’re not already on Benzworld, I recommend that site. Lots of corporate knowledge, particularly when it comes to older Mercedes. They have some funny ideas about oil now and then, but hey, no one is perfect…
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