Fox McCloud

I was wondering what is the absolute best oil I could put into a diese-Benz? More specifically, a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo. I know that the oil will be synthetic. Mobil 1? Amsoil?

ccorley

I use the Shell Rotella Synthetic in my 95 E300D.

prometheus

Unless synthetic has been used since new, I don't see the need for it. The benefits will not be there on an engine thats had some hours on it. Rotella (non-synthetic) or Delo will work fine.

lkchris

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...ac_1_5W-40.asp

H-townbenzoboy

Mercedes Engine Oil Recommendations
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html

Hattaresguy

Mobil Delvac 1 5w-40 is the best diesel oil period. Well you could probably make a good argument for that 5w-40 Amsoil as well. But you can't get 5 quart jugs of Amsoil for $20 now can you?


Shell Rotella Synthetic is a group three, only slightly better then running straight dino. Mobil 1 and Amsoil are group 4's. (well most Mobil 1 is, the stuff MB's use anyway.)

Fox McCloud

is that a synthetic oil or not?

H-townbenzoboy

Yes, it's synthetic.

Fox McCloud

Ok, I thought so...Thanks for all the information.

cdiken

Truck stops?

Wally world and the local auto parts stores don't have it.

H-townbenzoboy

They don't call it Delvac 1 anymore. It's now called Mobil 1 Truck & SUV SAE 5W-40. There has been some discussion about it not being available for now. According to a post I saw, (DON'T TAKE THIS AS FACT, BUT RATHER AS HEARSAY) it is being relabled Mobil 1 Turbodiesel oil, same weight and everything, and will be available later this month, or later this year depending on where you are.

-Joe

OJ's DNA

Interesting, no love for the Lube Molly products? They make a 5W-40 Diesel specific oil. Maybe their stuff isn't sold everywhere...

H-townbenzoboy

I've heard Lubro Moly oil is good, but like you said before, it's pretty hard to find. I think the only way I could get it is via mail.

H-townbenzoboy

Well, looks like I was right. The Mobil 1 SAE 5W-40 motor oil has been relabled Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck oil. Mobil 1 SAE 5W-30 motor oil is now called Truck & SUV oil. So now, you want to use the Turbo Diesel Truck oil.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...ewID=news_view

Fox McCloud

So you're saying then, that I need to look for "Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil"? Correct?

eggburt

Try this post

http://store.avlube.com/fonfacsizcol.html

H-townbenzoboy

That's correct. Though I don't think it'll be in stores until April. I couldn't find it today.