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Originally Posted By: shDK In Denmark where i live. It is normal practice To use it at every service. The system cleaner is simply handed to the customer when he or her picks up the car. Does one just wait for the fuel level in the tank to get low, and then just add it into the tank when the...

I am looking into diesel fuel additives that target the diesel injections system. Specifically for gumming up or the tips/ things like that. Several people have recommended Liqui Moly products. I have been looking into their Pro-Line Diesel Injection Cleaner. This is for a 2007 e320...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Valvoline Synpower 5w-40 is easy to find locally ( at NAPA ). thanks, but how do these three oils compare to each other other than price differences

I know there are 5w30s, but I am looking for 5w40 oils

Has anyone ran motul 8100 x-clean in their bluetec or diesel? Vehicle in question is a 3l e320 bluetec mercedes with a dpf. Has 115k miles on it, and is out of its extended warranty. Oil is always changed no later than 5k miles. Reason I am asking, is several independent shops are not too...

Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman That thinned out bad. don't they call for a 5w40? yep, its got 5w40 in it other than the viscosity after 5k miles, do the rest of the numbers look ok?

Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl Originally Posted By: m37charlie Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl Eh.. from what I've read the amount of fuel sent down to the DPF is minimal. I wonder if a leaky injector is the culprit. What do you think Charlie? A leaky injector would be responsible for...

Originally Posted By: m37charlie Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl Eh.. from what I've read the amount of fuel sent down to the DPF is minimal. I wonder if a leaky injector is the culprit. What do you think Charlie? A leaky injector would be responsible for some black smoke at least before the...

Originally Posted By: BMWTurboDzl Eh.. from what I've read the amount of fuel sent down to the DPF is minimal. I wonder if a leaky injector is the culprit. What do you think Charlie? what I dont understand is how fuel sent to part of the exhaust system would end up in the oil. I also thought...

Originally Posted By: m37charlie Which Mobil 1 5W40?? Formula M, ESP Formula M or what? The TBN may be "OK" at 3.7 but unless it started at a low level like 6.4 it is pretty low for a mere 5000 miles. Charlie ESP Formula M according the the shop. I asked several times, and they put the...

Dont forget to do a trans filter and flush at 40k! The dash display wont remind you of this one Also, what oil change intervals are you planning? Just following the on board computer?

Originally Posted By: Garak Which M1 was this, 0w-40? 5w-40 Originally Posted By: Garak Talk about some shear, though! New to oil talk, what does this mean? I had initially though it could be bad rings, but at 100k not likely. Asked around on a mercedes forum: There is nothing wrong with...

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Hello all. Was finally allowed to register, have a few questions. Changed the oil on our 07 e320 bluetec at 101k miles. Done oil changes at 5k its entire life, as well as all other recommended services, at our local independent. Always using the correct oil, mobil 1 oil. Comments: We...