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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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5W30 for C230

I just got my C230 back from service, and now, they're using 5W30 synthetic in Canada (specifically Vancouver, bc).

Is there any 5W30 that's spec'd for MB229.51 ?
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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You should only use 229.51 for diesel engines. Stick with 229.5 for gas engines. There are approved 5W-30 oils on the 229.5 list.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Mobile 1 Synthetic SuperSyn Extended Life
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
Mobile 1 Synthetic SuperSyn Extended Life
The Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oils do NOT satisfy the MB229.5 or the MB 229.51 specifications.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Huh? thats what it says to use in my car's user manual. Mobile 1 synthetic.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Mobil’s 229.5/229.51 approved oils can be ascertained here.
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There are a wide variety of Mobil1 oils out there. Only certain ones meet certain MB standards. Yeah, it makes it frustrating as hell looking for oil at the local hardware store. One of the reasons why I haven't tried to DIY the motor oil just yet.

Right off this MB 2005 PDF file.

This is the ONLY oil that meets MB229.3 and MB229.5.

MB229.3 is for 1998 - 2004 vehicles. MB229.5 is for 2005+. Everything on the MB229.5 list below also meets 229.3 unless otherwise specified.

Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30
Quaker Stake European Formula Ultra 5W-30
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W30 (this one is only 229.5, strangely enough)

There are other 229.3 oils but the list is way longer. PM me if you want a copy.

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yea thats what i said? Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40, in Extended Life. I don't change all the oil with that, just add it in when it says its down a quart.
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