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What type of oil does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class require and how much oil does it hold?

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Anita R.

The 2013 Mercedes Benz c250 requires either SAE 5w-40 or 0w-40 oil, with a 7.6 US quart capacity. The oil in your car's engine helps keep it cool, lubricated, and prevents wear and damage by reducing friction between moving parts. An oil change for your Mercedes typically costs between $60 and $80 for labor and between $110 and $120 for parts. It is recommended to have an oil change every 10,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Look for signs such as increased engine noise, shaking at idle, excess exhaust, or the smell of oil inside the vehicle to indicate when it's time for a change.

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  • Jodie B

    I just checked, and it requires 5.8 quarts of oil for a 2013 C250 with a 1.8 turbo engine.

  • Melanie Benter

    What oil should I use for the c250?

  • joydunn

    I own a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 and the oil should be changed when the engine is cold. Use a drain pan and fill it with 5.8 quarts of full synthetic oil that is approved by Mercedes, typically any European oil is fine. Use 0W40 oil for cold runs and 5W40 for hot runs. The C250 requires exactly 5.8 quarts, while the C300 and C350 models require 7.6 quarts.

  • Steve LeMay

    The 2013 Mercedes-Benz requires SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 engine oil. For AMG models, Mercedes-Benz suggests using SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 oils. The engine oil capacity for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 is 7.6 US quarts (7.2 liters), 8.9 US quarts (8.4 liters) for the C300, and 12.4 US quarts (11.7 liters) for the C63 AMG.

  • Lenny C.

    Can you explain the contrast between a hot run and a cold run in a 2013 Mercedes C250?

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