Currently I am changing my oil every six months. The reason I do that is because I only drive the car 2000m per year and it sits a lot. I am thinking that I could change the oil once per year with no harmful effect to the engine. I use Mobil 1 sythethic. I would appreciate any advice from the forum. thanks. charles
Oil Changes 1999 ML320
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Your thinking is correct. The nominal interval is 10,000 miles (follow FSS) or annually, whichever comes first. You could probably fudge some as well, but personally I would not.
Side note: At that rate of mileage accumulation, you must have the most pristine 163 on the planet.
Good luck.
Side note: At that rate of mileage accumulation, you must have the most pristine 163 on the planet.
Good luck.
Check Codes: thanks for your advice. Actually I own a ML 320 and not the 163. It is in very good condition despite its age. charles
Actually, you do own a W163, which is the chassis designation for your SUV.
There is an excellent forum here full of good information aimed directly at your 163: W163 M-Class - Mercedes-Benz Forum
Happy reading!
You are overdoing it.
Our 1999 ML320 was run on dino oils for few years before MBUSA changed the policy.
I was servicing it at the dealer during warranty period and since it was our vacation car, the 13,000 miles FSS would give us would take 18-20 months.
Once again - on dino oils. The car lasted in our family 13 years. During that time we had to replace about $300 worth of broken parts.
Our 1999 ML320 was run on dino oils for few years before MBUSA changed the policy.
I was servicing it at the dealer during warranty period and since it was our vacation car, the 13,000 miles FSS would give us would take 18-20 months.
Once again - on dino oils. The car lasted in our family 13 years. During that time we had to replace about $300 worth of broken parts.
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