I honestly would just go to the dealer and have them top it. We do top offs all the time at no cost. But a slight drop in oil, or consumption, should be expected on a brand new engine.
I honestly would just go to the dealer and have them top it. We do top offs all the time at no cost. But a slight drop in oil, or consumption, should be expected on a brand new engine.
I called my dealer to ask them about type of oil. I might as well have been asking them how to build a nuclear reactor from popsicle sticks. First they insisted it was a diesel engine. After a few minutes on hold they suggested I make an appointment to drop off the van. I told them I don't have that kind of time to waste.I honestly would just go to the dealer and have them top it. We do top offs all the time at no cost. But a slight drop in oil, or consumption, should be expected on a brand new engine.
They do, all manufactures do that but I know some people like to go beyond that into what might be recommended outside of that, from knowledgeable sources.Doesn't the owner's manual tell you what oils to use? At least it has a dipstick - my wife's C-class does not, and you have to go through the computer screen to get a reading...if you wait a while after turning the engine off.
The manual does tell you spec...229.5...but not weight or grade of oil. At least I didn't find it.Doesn't the owner's manual tell you what oils to use? At least it has a dipstick - my wife's C-class does not, and you have to go through the computer screen to get a reading...if you wait a while after turning the engine off.
I found this link that is useful for locating oil meeting the 229.5 specification: https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
I'm a tech. Mechanics have trees.:laugh:Might be worth asking a good mechanic as they might have some recommendation that might not be by the book but still very good to follow.
OK, I have a question for you, (and others). You say your oil is down near the end of the dipstick, did you get a low oil warning on the dash? In reading the 300 page owner's manual I seem to recall there is a low oil or "add engine oil" warning. So when will that display typically.I am just over 1000 miles and see my oil is down near the lower end of the dipstick so I want to add some.
You have over 26K miles already? Are you using it for deliver or Uber type driving?I checked my oil today, just for you. My Metris has 26k and change, it was serviced at 15k miles. It is still in the middle. I have edit: NOT added more oil. If it burns what the manual says, let me know. I'll buy a new Tacoma.
PS what I added was too much Seagrams VO Gold Canadian Whiskey, apparently.