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bizzle2:
Considering our climate, Which is more ideal for a 75k miles M278 engine.
0W 40 (manufacturer) or 5W - 30 (benz clinic)

If your MB is W166 ,then it more than just seeking for 5w30 or 0w40 ,what now matters using either with MB approval number 229.5 .
That approval number is what makes the oil suitable for your MB

HeavenlyBang:
Actually, I think 5W-30 is also recommended.
For example, my last oil change in the US was with Valvoline 5W30.

https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?navigation_path=bevolisten&blatt=229.5&content_action=show

5W 40 izzit. I'll go with Mikey on this...then join autologic in the MB approval ratings for the oil to be used.

weyreypey:
5W 40 izzit. I'll go with Mikey on this...then join autologic in the MB approval ratings for the oil to be used.

Look no further,Double wammy ( weight and MB approval 229.5)

Midoda:
Look no further,Double wammy ( weight and MB approval 229.5)

Price?

Also, do you sell MB coolant?

Midoda:
Look no further,Double wammy ( weight and MB approval 229.5)

Seal of approval!!

HeavenlyBang:
Price?

Also, do you sell MB coolant?

Also available. I am happy to see you in a Benz.... Maybe I should give you hundred litres of diesel fuel

HeavenlyBang:
Price?

Also, do you sell MB coolant?

20k,yes i do coolant is 12k

kingreign:
Go 5W40.that the best for your vehicle. The manufacturer stated 0W40. 0W means winter... The 40 is the viscosity rate. Why stick to a rather lighter fluid cos a benz clinic said so?

5W indicates the lowest temperature, 40 still matches OEM specifications on viscosity flow rate.

Thanks . I understand the parameters, I'm curious about personal user experiences.
I'll settle for the 5W 30 or 40. at bolded was why I didn't completely agree with the guy.
I have two 1litre bottles of Mobil 0W 30 (came with). mad I can't use them

autologic:
If your MB is W166 ,then it more than just seeking for 5w30 or 0w40 ,what now matters using either with MB approval number 229.5 .
That approval number is what makes the oil suitable for your MB

yes, it's a 166.
goto option is the Mobil 1 FS

bizzle2:
Thanks . I understand the parameters, I'm curious about personal user experiences.
I'll settle for the 5W 30 or 40. at bolded was why I didn't completely agree with the guy.
I have two 1litre bottles of Mobil 0W 30 (came with). mad I can't use them

From personal technical experience, either 5W30 or 5W40 will be fine for your car in Nigerian Climate condition.

NB: an engine suffers most wear during cold crank.

bizzle2:
Thanks . I understand the parameters, I'm curious about personal user experiences.
I'll settle for the 5W 30 or 40. at bolded was why I didn't completely agree with the guy.
I have two 1litre bottles of Mobil 0W 30 (came with). mad I can't use them

Knowing what i know and being who i am,i would use that 0w30 with my full chest .

Hi guys i wanna buy a cla but i wanna be sure about the maintenance thanks

West10:
Hi guys i wanna buy a cla but i wanna be sure about the maintenance thanks

Get a C Class.

HeavenlyBang:
Get a C Class.

Which year would be good 2016 - 2020

West10:
Which year would be good 2016 - 2020

Well, if funds aren't an issue, I'd say get a 2019. Facelift.

HeavenlyBang:
Well, if funds aren't an issue, I'd say get a 2019. Facelift.

alright thank you so much you’ve been very helpful

West10:
alright thank you so much you’ve been very helpful

For that year, get the C400 instead of C300

drakeskull:
For that year, get the C400 instead of C300

Not everyone is interested in performance.

HeavenlyBang:
Not everyone is interested in performance.

This isn't about performance. Those engines are prone to failure due to our bad fuel. I know a couple of users with first-hand experience

drakeskull:
This isn't about performance. Those engines are prone to failure due to our bad fuel. I know a couple of users with first-hand experience

Fair enough.

drakeskull:
This isn't about performance. Those engines are prone to failure due to our bad fuel. I know a couple of users with first-hand experience

Very very valid point.
Few of my friends with the c300 2019 had engine problems,only the dude with the c400 didn't fall into this mess.

dannybrasky:
Very very valid point.
Few of my friends with the c300 2019 had engine problems,only the dude with the c400 didn't fall into this mess.

No surprise, the M276 has been in use since 2012. Never been a fan of those 2.0T engines anyway.

HeavenlyBang:
No surprise, the M276 has been in use since 2012. Never been a fan of those 2.0T engines anyway.

For someone like you,2.0 will be torture

dannybrasky:
For someone like you,2.0 will be torture

I can't stomach the thought. I wouldn't even trade for an A45s with over 400 HP.

HeavenlyBang:
I can't stomach the thought. I wouldn't even trade for an A45s with over 400 HP.

A45s 4 cylinder with 416HP,that's a huge power for a 4 cylinder.
More power than most v6,the word AMG scares me for no reason lol,but for a 4 cylinder with such HP,I can settle.

dannybrasky:
A45s 4 cylinder with 416HP,that's a huge power for a 4 cylinder.
More power than most v6,the word AMG scares me for no reason lol,but for a 4 cylinder with such HP,I can settle.

But then, you must consider how stressed the engine is. If the regular C300 already has issues, imagine how that one will be. 416 HP from a 2.0 means the engine is running on ungodly amounts of boost to get that power.

Better off starting with a C400, then getting a tune. A turbo V6 will always be better than a turbo four cylinder.

HeavenlyBang:
But then, you must consider how stressed the engine is. If the regular C300 already has issues, imagine how that one will be. 416 HP from a 2.0 means the engine is running on ungodly amounts of boost to get that power.

Better off starting with a C400, then getting a tune. A turbo V6 will always be better than a turbo four cylinder.

Very valid point.

drakeskull:
For that year, get the C400 instead of C300

ok but how much should i budget for maintenance for the C400

West10:
ok but how much should i budget for maintenance for the C400

No idea really but you can ask this guy on his page. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFH4PVgHNoh/?igshid=c3mxf12yd18s
That's a link to one of the numerous failed c300 and E300 engines (hydrolock caused by bad fuel)

Another here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdNdAPHa_8/?igshid=137hf2dfkople

drakeskull:
No idea really.

ok but it’s good to maintain i also saw what you highlighted about the engine of the C300 does the C400 has better engine