74Etoile

i own diesel filter particule :

i must use 229.31

whats the main difference between 229.31 & 229.51

Glyn M Ruck

You must use 229.51 ~ if you use 229.31 you must halve the drain interval. 229.31 is becoming obsolete.

74Etoile

Whats the drain interval for 229.31 and for 229.51 , any idea about the main difference between genuine mercedes oil 229.31 and mobil 1 5w30 229.31 .

My mercedes seller sells only genuine 229.31 and asked me what is 229.51

Glyn M Ruck

Drain interval depends on market & severity. Just listen to the car's Assyst. Most markets for your car are 20,000Km with 229.51.

229.51 is a far more modern formulation for extended drain. It offers better protection. The 229.51 approved products list is substantial & you will have no trouble finding it especially in Europe.

Glyn M Ruck

Here:

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.51_en.html

74Etoile

Ok great thanks for this information

i want to Know any one expérienced with OEM mercedes 229.51 .

Is there any other difference rather than drain interval ?

I went through hidden service menu i saw 229.31 can i use 229.51 ?

Further information would be helpfull

Glyn M Ruck

You can set your oil type in the menu between 229.31 lowest spec permissible & 229.51 highest spec product. The Assyst will adjust your drain interval accordingly.

I have plenty of experience with 229.51. I come from a major multinational oil company. See my profile.

The 229.51 product is the best you can use for your car. The cars have come with 229.51 new from factory for many years now.

The major difference with 229.51 is superior engine & emissions system protection. That is why you can leave it in for longer.

74Etoile

Great thank you so much , how can i set my oil type in the menu ?

I need 5w30 Dexos2 mb approuval 229.51 any recommendation ? i searched Mobil 1 dexos2 5w30 didnt find it online pretty strange , i found without dexos2 .

Any original genuine mb 229.51 ? Ebay or amazon or any trusted online store ?

Advance thanks mercedes loved ones

Glyn M Ruck

There is genuine 229.51 available at any dealership.

You should have no trouble finding 229.51 approved products from the long list in Europe. All approved products are good.

EDIT: You should be able to change oil type when you reset the service indicator.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...st-models.html

74Etoile

My dealer asked me what is 229.51

Hé says only 229.31 is available .

Another dealer only sells elf oil 229.51 , i went to one more hé also sells elf only , and i asked him about mobil 1 the reply was mobil 1 is only for AMG

I need sum help anywhere

Online ebay sellers from Germany seems to be strange

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=221397494100

1 Liter 5W-30 ORIGINAL MERCEDES PKW MOTORENÖL MB 229.51 MERCEDES BENZ 5W30 NEU


http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=201055826736

9X1 Liter 5W-30 ORIGINAL MERCEDES PKW MOTORENÖL MB 229.51 MERCEDES BENZ NEU ÖL


Strange

Any trusted online seller with international shipping ?

Help in need baddly

Glyn M Ruck

Both those German sellers are selling genuine approved 5W-30.

Your dealers are ignorant.

Mobil 1 229.51 is not only for AMG

All of these are fine for your car.

Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil Super 3000 XE 5W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA
Mobil Super 3000 XE Formula M 0W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA

Big Daddy

[QUOTE=74Etoile;6079359]My dealer asked me what is 229.51

Hé says only 229.31 is available .

Another dealer only sells elf oil 229.51 , i went to one more hé also sells elf only , and i asked him about mobil 1 the reply was mobil 1 is only for AMG

229.51 is for diesel engines only dont put it any where near a petrol engine.
Sounds to me like your dealers are getting rich installing new engines in cars.
Shell ultra extra 229.51 is available even in my local supermarket. 229.51 oils should be available anywhere they sell oil

74Etoile

Wow , can i use 0w40 in Paris ? isn't there any issue with viscosity , i always thought 5w30 is for paris and i need dexos2 approuved and mb 229.51 help in need

jsmith18

I live in Canada and drive a ML CDI. While Mobil 1 is available I prefer to use Motul X-Clean 5-40. It's is 229.51 and made in France. You should be able to find it there.

Glyn M Ruck

You can certainly use 0W-40 in Paris. In cold conditions it acts like a 0W & in hot conditions as an SAE 40.

0W-40's are designed as world oils for use everywhere & are more expensive to formulate.

74Etoile

Glyn you are really gréât , thank you so much . I ve heard ow40 clean much better than others , but i wasnt sûre about 0w40 to use in Paris . Mercedes dealers recommendation was 5w30 and 229.31 . I gonna buy 0w40 mobil 1 dexos2 and more important 229.51. Thanks again and i Will définetly share how it réacts on my car

74Etoile

Finally mercedes dealer sold me genuine mercedes oil 229.51 , it is 0w30 , my FAP régénérates very often , my car reacts new . An exellent oil. My car says big thanks to GLYN and to the honest dealer .

psaldanha

Hi!!

I too have a 2008 W204 C220 Diesel. My car has a 646.811 engine. My Vin Number is WDD2042081F278198. I think my car has a diesel particule filter (DPF) installed, but i am not sure.... So what type of oil should i use for change? 229.31, 229.5 or 229.51? What you think is best, Motul or Mobil?

74Etoile

If you own DPF Go with genuine mercedes 229.51 or mobil1 dexos 2 229.51 my personnel opinion

Glyn M Ruck

You must use 229.51. See listing for choice of approved products.

74Etoile

Mercedes oil 229.51 was good but have to change it for 9000kms

i would like to test mobil1 extended performance dexos2 .

Is it good for DPF ,i cant find mobil1 esp gréât for DPF with dexos in 5w30 .

Any body hère has DPF and use mobil1 extended performance 5w30 gold can share any expérience . Thanks

74Etoile

Error Dat oil was still good , issue was transmission oil mixture by corrupted mechanics .


Genuine Mb oil 229.51 a gréât product

johnyon123

Hi... My engine spec calls for 5w-40 of 229.3, Can I use 5w-40 of 229.5? What is the difference between 229.3 vs 229.5? Is it just that 229.5 lasts longer? Many thanks

Tirent2

[QUOTE=Big Daddy;6080158]Hello!
This thread is so old but this info might help other people.
I'm not an expert but as I read the attached file, 229.31 and 229.51 are not for diesel only.
Someone please let me know if I'm wrong.
Greetings

Odd Piggy

[QUOTE=Tirent2;8410125]There is a different recommendation for vehicles in Western Europe than for The Rest of The World in this spec. My car was built in Germany but purchased in the US. I don’t know why there is a difference, but 229.5 oils are easy to find and inexpensive, so I just follow the recommendation.