Originally Posted by Bladecutter
And what exactly is wrong with 5W-40?
If it meets the Mercedes 229.3 or 229.5 specs, NOTHING.
There are more oils that meet the specs that are 5W-40 than there are that are 0W-40.
BC.
Well, when the dealership lures me in with a "low price", then jacks up the rate and uses different oil, I tend not to be a happy camper.