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Old Sep 5, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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anyone running HDEO in their turbo benz?

I have a number of diesels, both on and off road, and have had a number of motorcycles, again on and off road, and I've found that rather than the boutique oils sold, you actually can get a Better oil by going to a HDEO... So for my M278 it calls for a 5w 40, which just happens to be a popular HDEO synthetic weight oil, and they are usually having a very robust add-pack...

Coming up on an OCI and just was musing on why (for my year) should I not try, say Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5w 40? Maybe Rotella T6? Thoughts?????????????
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I would stick with the recommended MB Approved 229.5 oils, such as Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W40.

complete list of approved oils at various weights here,
https://operatingfluids.mercedes-ben...sheet/229.5/en

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Originally Posted by Left Coast Geek
I would stick with the recommended MB Approved 229.5 oils, such as Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W40.

complete list of approved oils at various weights here,
https://operatingfluids.mercedes-ben...sheet/229.5/en
Thanks for the list - I will follow your advice and pick and approved oil from the list
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