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Why does Mercedes have to be difficult.
They list 4 different oil specs for this vehicle and very annoying way to find out what's what and Which brand supports it.
I'm in the Toronto area, what oil should I buy? Filter is no issue to get from rockauto(or if you know a better place)
Why does Mercedes have to be difficult.
They list 4 different oil specs for this vehicle and very annoying way to find out what's what and Which brand supports it.
I'm in the Toronto area, what oil should I buy? Filter is no issue to get from rockauto(or if you know a better place)
You may have to get it at the dealer. It should be ESP (low ash) for diesels and preferably Formula M (Mercedes extra-low alkaline content formulation).
The non-ESP Formula M is available on Amazon, but not the ESP. Neither are available at random stores. The non-Formula M that you can find is not a good way to save money in my opinion.
Is your E250 a diesel? If so, I have no idea how to interpret the table. Another reason not to own a diesel.
The diesels, especially the OM651, are fantastic cars... go away.
To the OP, you want to use the 229.52 spec, which means 5w30 or 5w40 depending on brand. There a lot's of cheap oil change kits with filters since the engine is used in sprinter vans. Link here: https://www.idparts.com/sprinter-21l...51-p-4704.html
I like Fuch brand, it is very good for diesel. Their Titan Cargo family is diesel only use and extreme duty type.
However, Fuch Titan Cargo are sometimes available only by 200 liter drums in some market due to their customer base being big diesels.
Honestly, I fear 30W oil, I think it is too thin.
For gasoline engine, I will go for approved type Mobil 1, also 40W as I am in the tropics and I like pushing my engine to red line often.
Happy shopping..............
Last edited by S-Prihadi; Jun 20, 2019 at 08:00 PM.
Reason: Add info
For gasoline engine owners, the foot note that AMG engines only allowed 40W type is a give away don't you think ?
Higher power = higher stress , 40W is better
Some shop likes to do vacuum and no need to open up plug and change the metal seal ring.
Actually vacuum is good after many hours engine shut down, all old oil at the pan and no mess
Damn my old eyes....
228.51 list is all diesel specific oil. Why did not I see that .
Mobil oil when it has DELVAC name on it, it is for diesel engine. Sama as Fuch Titan CARGO family.
Last edited by S-Prihadi; Jun 25, 2019 at 12:34 AM.
Those days using recommendation from 4 yo manual is like attaching dial pad to iPhone.
Start using MB internet list.
There are reports about several MB seized while serviced by dealers, who did not update their oils. Modern diesels are very sensitive to chemistry and small error can bring major failure.
I am using at 229.51 oils and autohousaz has good deal on Motul https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/TL-106377
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The diesels, especially the OM651, are fantastic cars... go away.
