jimmyp

Called the dealer to get my oil and filters and he said Mb has changed the oil spec to a 0-30 as of june of 2013 anyone have any info on this and why?

drgeeforce

I don't know why, but I have been using 0W-30 ESP since I started doing my own oil changes, without any issues.

jimmyp

Got the 0-30 esp oil today spec 229.51. I called another dealer and they still call for 5-40 esp m oil. My dealer showed me the paper work on the change so I will try it out

KrustyKustom

Wonder if that will help with the start up clatter?

bha

Here is the complete list of oil permissible for use in the diesel engines in an ML/GR

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...nt_action=show

Seems that they added Mobil 0-30 ESP. But 5-30 ESP is still listed.

Remember if you're buying 0-30 it needs to be specifiic brands and types. So for Mobil 1 it needs to be the "ESP" version.. you can't just buy any oil of that viscosity and think it will work.

jimmyp

Yes the esp has to be on the front