Hey everybody I've been a mechanic for 30 plus years and do not plan to have this car serviced by my dealer which is pretty much my standard M O with everything I buy.
I have read the owners manual from cover to cover and there is no info as to what grade of oil this car uses or any part numbers for oil filter. My assumption is they wish to keep this stuff captive to require return business.
I know the oil is synthetic but what weight? and what amount?
Anyone who has the current specs for this stuff it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Barry
I have read the owners manual from cover to cover and there is no info as to what grade of oil this car uses or any part numbers for oil filter. My assumption is they wish to keep this stuff captive to require return business.
I know the oil is synthetic but what weight? and what amount?
Anyone who has the current specs for this stuff it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Barry
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A shorter filter my be better to use on the 2009 Brabus, because of it's lower ground clearance. Snow gets pretty deep here in Minnesota, so it's something to keep in mind.
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Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on -
I think the Smart OEM filter is the best way to go. Why mess with it and risk any damage that can cost thousands.
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Permalink Reply by Richard D. Masters on -
April 07, 2008 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Mobil 1® Gets smart
Mobil 1 Motor Oil To Be Recommended Engine Lubricant For All smart fortwo Vehicles
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE1)--ExxonMobil today announced that Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil, has been selected by smart USA Distributor LLC (“smart USA”), a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., as the recommended service-fill oil for maintenance in the smart fortwo.
“Mobil 1 just got smart,” said Nancy Carlson, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties, Director Strategic Global Alliances. “As the exclusive distributor for the smart fortwo, smart USA has selected Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil technology as the preferred oil in the smart fortwo, protecting the smart fortwo's cutting edge engine technology. It's a good technological match.”
The smart fortwo is manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars and is a Daimler brand. This technologically advanced vehicle achieves 40 plus mpg on the highway and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle, as certified by the State of California Air Resources Board. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features found in most luxury models.
Mobil 1 is one of the recommended service-fill oils listed in the smart fortwo service manual. Additionally, a “smart approves Mobil 1” sticker will be placed in the engine compartment to remind owners.
“We are proud of our association with Mobil 1 and pleased to extend our affiliation with the brand into the smart fortwo,” said Roger Penske, Chairman of Penske Automotive Group. “Mobil 1 Technology keeps Penske Racing’s cars running on the track and will now do the same for the smart fortwo vehicles on the American road.”
smart USA is responsible for establishing the smart dealership network throughout the United States. Through these efforts, smart USA will open 74 dealers across the country in 2008. All dealers have been encouraged to carry Mobil 1.
About Mobil 1
The world's leading synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 features a proprietary SuperSyn anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 to exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.
About the Penske Automotive Group
Penske Automotive Group, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates 314 retail automotive franchises, representing 40 different brands, and 26 collision repair centers. Penske Automotive Group, which sells new and previously owned vehicles, finance and insurance products and replacement parts, and offers maintenance and repair services on all brands it represents, has 170 franchises in 19 states and Puerto Rico and 144 franchises located internationally, primarily in the United Kingdom. Penske Automotive Group is a member of the Fortune 500 and Russell 1000 and has approximately 16,000 employees.
About smart USA and smart fortwo
smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo® in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. smart is currently sold in 36 countries, and more than 850,000 smart fortwos have been sold since 1998.
For more information about Mobil 1, visit mobil1.com2.
For Penske Automotive Group, visit www.penskeautomotive.com3.
For smart, visit www.smartusa.com4.
Mobil 1 and ExxonMobil are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) or one of its subsidiaries.
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Permalink Reply by Gary on -
I have done many changes of oil and filter on my smarts...I do it @ the 1,200 - 1,500 range for the first one and go about 5,000 after that. I let one go to 7,500 to see what the oil looked like and was not happy. Will stick with 5,000 mile intervals.
I use only, ONLY smart original equipment filters. They are made by Mitsu, the engine manufacturer, look VERY high grade to me, and cost $12. If I do 3 to 4 oil changes on my daily driver smart (18,000 mi/yr) and 1 or 2 oil changes on my newest smart that I intend to save and upgrade, I will have saved about $36 per year as opposed to non-smart filters. $36 bucks JUST AIN'T worth the trouble that a gypsy brand filter could cause. How would you like to have your car towed to the dealer with no oil pressure and try to explain why you used sub-standard parts?...ESPECIALLY if road debris poked a hole into a filter that is much closer to the ground than the tiny Mitsu one. You'd be like: "Uhhh, the Honda filter looked prettier 'cause its blue!"
By the way, Mr. Bad...skip spending the money on beer and go back on your meds...
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"if road debris poked a hole into a filter that is much closer to the ground "..
It can happend to ANY size of filters. But I never see it happend yet even a single time.
I just don't like how the original filter looks like. It's way to small. I live in San Diego and we have no snow here, and we do have here a very nice roads and freeways.
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Permalink Reply by Brabus007 on
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In the Horsepower Comparison Chart below you will see that the Smart recommended Mobil 0 W-40 is the smart oil for your Smart...
~Oils Against Oils~I think you guys will like the read~
http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml
Note: I changed my Mobil 0 W-40 oil at 5000 miles because it was Black (carbon~fuel & Oil by-products), and oil analysis test said it had sheared to 0 W-30 (all oil shears)... That told me its coming out... I will change my oil every 5000 miles... NOT Smart's Recommended 10,000... A smart engine is a hard working "Little Thumper"... Maybe my 85 MPH on the Free-Way is Hard Working...???
I also put the Mobil Oil Filter for the Smart on to, because its rated better than the Stock Smart Filter... I bought it all at Advance Auto Parts...
Note: It took 3 Qt. and 18 oz. to top it off....
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Permalink Reply by mr bad example on -
yeah, probably putting a bigger load on the engine @4250rpms, wind resistance increases at the square of the speed, the smart is loafing along at 3000rpms @ 60mph, that's why the smart gets over 50mpgs @ 55mph on a level road and drops to the high 30's @ 75mph. i'll have to check engine loads at different speeds with my SG2, i usually have it monitoring RPMS GPH coolant temp and MPG. i rarely exceed 60mph in my daily commutes and my avg speeds are between 23-35mph for my trips.
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Permalink Reply by Bill Navarre on
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0W40 Mobil ! Synthetic oil
Fram has an oil filter available for the 2008 Smart=PH6607
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