You're not the only one wondering what's up with the absence of a dipstick. On the 01 C320 we don't have one [
Why the hell don't the 2003 C240's have an oil dipstick? I know you supposed to check the oil level on the dash computer, but how are you supposed to check it's condition?
That's why MB didn't include a dipstick, as you are expected to follow the FSS.Why the hell don't the 2003 C240's have an oil dipstick? I know you supposed to check the oil level on the dash computer, but how are you supposed to check it's condition?
As long as you use the approved synthetic oils, the FSS should be accurate (and in fact a bit conservative). I wouldn't worry about it as people have done oil analysis of their dirty oil and the results indicate that the oil still has some life left, even after the FSS recommends and oil change.What intervals to use? Do you trust the dash 15k km interval?
No, this is not necessary any longer. You can keep the oil in there till the first interval.What about break-in? Do you change the oil at the first 3-4k km or just keep going to 15k km with the factory stuff?
There is an entire list, but basically Mobil 1 0W40, 15W50 is accepted/approved by MB.There are numerous grades with M-B recommendations? Which one to use? Which M-B spec is the correct one for the C240...229.1/3 or 5?
Just found this thread,Drew - 11/7/2003 10:39 AM
As long as you use the approved synthetic oils, the FSS should be accurate (and in fact a bit conservative). I wouldn't worry about it as people have done oil analysis of their dirty oil and the results indicate that the oil still has some life left, even after the FSS recommends and oil change.