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Hey all, Just looking for some opinions or insights on oil change intervals when it comes to Euro-spec oils (like Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30, etc.) in a low-mileage situation. I barely drive my car — maybe 2,000 km (~1,200 miles) per year, mostly easy driving. I use a high-quality Euro 0W-30 oil that...

Hey all, Looking for some advice here. I recently moved to a smaller city in Canada where there's no Mercedes-Benz dealer nearby. Back when I lived closer to one, I always took my MB in for oil changes and service there. But now, the closest dealership is too far for a simple oil change. I...

Hey everyone, I wanted to start a thread comparing Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 and Mobil 1 Euro/FS 0W-40, not tied to any specific vehicle, but more from a general performance and durability standpoint. From what I understand, M1 ESP 0W-30 has a relatively high HTHS for its grade and is known to be...

Hey everyone, I have a Mercedes with a V8 (non-AMG) that requires MB 229.5 spec oil. I'm located in Canada and have found two options locally on sale: Mobil 1 0W-40 Euro (also labeled as M1 FS 0W-40) Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 Both meet the 229.5 specification, and from what I can tell...

Hi everyone, I’ve got a Mercedes with a gas V8 engine that’s a few years old, and I’m planning to do the oil change myself for the first time. I stopped at the Mercedes parts counter in a nearby town to pick up what I needed, and the guy told me, “It says you don’t need a new plug or gasket” —...

I recently purchased the Auto Shocker by Biocide Systems, a chlorine dioxide odor bomb that's designed to neutralize tough smells. It's supposed to work similarly to ozone but with a safer profile. The one I got is meant to run for 4 to 24 hours, and I’m using it to tackle a persistent rodent...

Hello all, I have a Mercedes with a gas 4.0L V8 that's only a few years old. I usually got dealer oil changes, but I’ve decided to start going indie or doing it myself from now on. I checked the manual and it calls for MB 229.52 or 229.61 spec oil. I'm in Canada, and I can get either of these...

Hello everyone, Two weeks prior, I installed a new air filter in my vehicle, ensuring it was correctly seated and the airbox was tightly secured. I did not drive the vehicle much in the past two weeks, Maybe a maximum of 30 minutes over the last 2 weeks. Today, while doing some engine work, I...

Hello, I recently needed a new CV axle for my vehicle, and while I was there, I asked the shop to replace the wheel bearing as well, just to address any potential front-end issues. Towards the end of the repair, the shop called me in to show me an oil leak, and I watched as they finished up...