Hi Guys! Could you tell me what engine oil is the best for crossfire and specif 0w40 or 5w30 temperatures here -5/30 degrees.
Thanks!

 

0w40 is probably your best bet at those temps.

 

Mobil 1 0w40.

 

Big Thanks!

 

Mobil 1 0W-40 is all I run in mine.

 

Mobil 1 0W-40 is all I run in mine too.
Sometimes difficult to find but worth the hunt for sure.

 

Thanks, Not difficult to find online. I was thinking about red line or amsoil 5w30 but will get mobil1 0w40. Just got my cross and love the driving. Is it difficult to change oil in gearbox? What upgrades do you recommend? Sorry for questions but always good to speak with experienced people.

 

Read this CLICK), you will find the Owners Manuals and the Service Manuals as well as the answers to most questions about the cars problems.

Down load the Manuals for future use, you will be an expert in no time at all.

There will be a short test when you have studied the manuals.

 

WoW,wow thank you very much. You are ready guys like for the war with manuals etc

 

Hi guys,

I need your help my oil has been changed (7 liters) and shows on the dipstick full after 2 days engine light came on Any ideas? thanks

 

If you mean the "CHECK ENGINE" light, that means a code has been generated by the ECM.

Take the car to Autozone and they will read it for you, then report back here with the code and we can go from there.
OR you can get an Ultragauge for about $75 and read the code yourself - mine stays in the car on the dash all the time, I use it to monitor several parameters on an on-going basis.

 

Thanks will try to get the code.

 

As far as engine oil goes, see the following lists on MB's website:

MB 229.3 - Multigrade engine oils (Specification 229.3) - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids
MB 229.5 - Multigrade engine oils (Specification 229.5) - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids

 

I have got mobil1 0w40, the engine light gone...i have got abs/esp light on now. I have the car for 14 days and problems just began

 

Weird problems with electronics in these cars is often the battery or corroded battery connections and cables. Take a REAL close look at the battery terminals, including where the ground cable attaches to the fender/body.

Try to determine the age of the battery, they are usually stamped with an installation date. If the battery is a White "Varta" battery, it may be original, and that's just too old!

 

I have checked the Battery connections and cables, looks like new still some grease on it. Yes I have old white varta but works really good. I have got spare new battery will try for test. Also will connect the car to code reader to see what the problem is. All filters have been replaced K&N fitted and new oil. I thought before that i put not enough of oil as it took 7 liters but have checked on dipstick and all perfect.
I really feel like an idiot with this car for now.
THANKS

 

Came back this morning....started the engine all is working fine!!!

 

Even if your XF is a 2008 (manuf. in 2007) your battery will be over 6 yrs/72 months old. My Varta did the same thing; would give off codes, them work fine for a week or so. Then the wing would deploy at startup. Best to go ahead and replace her before she goes south.

 

Good advice ... cars have been towed due to not running right or not starting and all that was wrong was an old, OLD battery.

 

True, True....