Looking to change up the oil service for my 2012 Mercedes CLS63 (5.5l twin turbo v8, 518hp). It currently has 100,000 miles and consumes about 5 quarts between 10k miles changes and I'm told this is normal. Previous oil changes have been at the dealership with I assume M1, though I've just read that MB may have switched to Pennzoil. I'll be doing them now with a 12v extractor through the dip stick tube.
Living in Chicago the car sees regular 0-30 degree fahrenheit starts in the winter. Summer temps are generally moderate.
I've been reading and reading...and reading the past few days and my head has indeed started to spin.
I think I've narrowed things down to either Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0w-40 (Walmart) or Castrol Edge 0w-40 A3/B4 (Amazon). The spec MB is calling for is 229.5.
Any reason to choose one of the over the other? I'm thinking about cleaning, cold starts and consumption and of course protecting the engine.
Thanks so much!
Living in Chicago the car sees regular 0-30 degree fahrenheit starts in the winter. Summer temps are generally moderate.
I've been reading and reading...and reading the past few days and my head has indeed started to spin.
I think I've narrowed things down to either Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0w-40 (Walmart) or Castrol Edge 0w-40 A3/B4 (Amazon). The spec MB is calling for is 229.5.
Any reason to choose one of the over the other? I'm thinking about cleaning, cold starts and consumption and of course protecting the engine.
Thanks so much!