Which engine oil and filter for 2008 GL320 CDI
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2008 GL320CDI
Which engine oil and filter for 2008 GL320 CDI
The mercedes manual specifies a 229.51 compliant oil and lists 3 for the CDI. It also states that you must use a "fleece" oil filter.
Mobil 1 ESP M 5W-40
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30
My question is can I use the following available at autohausaz.com.
Elf TOTAL Quartz INEO MC3 5W30 for $36.42 for 5 qts--It is 229.51 compliant and fully synthetic.
They list a Mann oil filter for $11.30
Obviously I would prefer to use the MB listed oils and a filter from the dealer, but if the autohaus stuff is just as good, I will go with it.
Mobil 1 ESP M 5W-40
Valvoline SynPower MST 5W-30
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30
My question is can I use the following available at autohausaz.com.
Elf TOTAL Quartz INEO MC3 5W30 for $36.42 for 5 qts--It is 229.51 compliant and fully synthetic.
They list a Mann oil filter for $11.30
Obviously I would prefer to use the MB listed oils and a filter from the dealer, but if the autohaus stuff is just as good, I will go with it.
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2008 GL 320 CDI, 2004 VW V10 Touareg TDI
Elf Solaris LSX is an old designation. It may have been superseded by the Total Quartz stuff listed. Check with a knowledgeable Elf supplier. The fact that it states on the bottle(s) that it meets 229.51 is important. The word 'compliant' vs 'meets' may be critical.
I have NEVER found a fleece oil filter for the 320 CDI engine. I even got the dealer to take one off the shelf for me and I opened the box and looked at it. It was NOT a fleece filter. Use the Mann filter.
I have NEVER found a fleece oil filter for the 320 CDI engine. I even got the dealer to take one off the shelf for me and I opened the box and looked at it. It was NOT a fleece filter. Use the Mann filter.
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2008 GL320CDI
dgiturbo...
where do you source the ESP Mobil?
and how much does it cost?
I presume you are paying about $18 for the dealer filter or have you found a better supplier?
where do you source the ESP Mobil?
and how much does it cost?
I presume you are paying about $18 for the dealer filter or have you found a better supplier?
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ANB...
That is the very same stuff I use... From the same supplier as well.
Elf and Total are the same company. They merged back in 2000. In some cases they maintained separate brands, but Elf Solaris LSX and Total Quartz INEO MC3 is the same oil packaged and sold as two different brands...
Also the Mann filter from Autohaus is the same one that you would get from the dealer... I bought both and they are exactly the same down to the shiny MB parts holographic sticker on the box.
That is the very same stuff I use... From the same supplier as well.
Elf and Total are the same company. They merged back in 2000. In some cases they maintained separate brands, but Elf Solaris LSX and Total Quartz INEO MC3 is the same oil packaged and sold as two different brands...
Also the Mann filter from Autohaus is the same one that you would get from the dealer... I bought both and they are exactly the same down to the shiny MB parts holographic sticker on the box.
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This link will take you to AV Lubricants. They have a pretty good selection of Mobil1 oils. As for the filter, I do pay around $18.00. Will check around next time if there is a better deal, time permitting.
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I personally stick with 9 quarts of Mobil 1 ESP and a dealer filter. Never had an issue in 47000 miles.
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I met a Motul rep and now there is a Motul 5w30 that is 229.51. Mostly available at performance shops, and not retail outlets. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/m...r-p-46223.html
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Just bought some at my dealer today. $6.79 / qt, up a few cents. Still cheaper than any other place I have found when you factor shipping.
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http://www.schaefferoil.com/supreme_9000.html
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
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http://www.schaefferoil.com/supreme_9000.html
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
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wow, you are lucky.
They charged me $7/quart last time, in January. But I guess it's cheaper than buying online and shipping, and faster.
Now you can get the Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for $8/quart.
I get the Mann filter for $11.30 from Autohaus Arizona, free delivery on orders over $50, and most of the time is next business day.
They charged me $7/quart last time, in January. But I guess it's cheaper than buying online and shipping, and faster.
Now you can get the Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for $8/quart.
I get the Mann filter for $11.30 from Autohaus Arizona, free delivery on orders over $50, and most of the time is next business day.
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wow, you are lucky.
They charged me $7/quart last time, in January. But I guess it's cheaper than buying online and shipping, and faster.
Now you can get the Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for $8/quart.
I get the Mann filter for $11.30 from Autohaus Arizona, free delivery on orders over $50, and most of the time is next business day.
They charged me $7/quart last time, in January. But I guess it's cheaper than buying online and shipping, and faster.
Now you can get the Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 for $8/quart.
I get the Mann filter for $11.30 from Autohaus Arizona, free delivery on orders over $50, and most of the time is next business day.
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http://www.schaefferoil.com/supreme_9000.html
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
Another option that is a little over $6.00 per quart. I have been using it in all my vehicles including my ATVs.
So far I am very happy with the results.
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Isn't 229.51 is a newer spec than the 229.1/.2? Schaeffer might be okay but there are other choices available that do meet it.
"Supreme 9000 Racing Oil SAE 5W-30 meets and exceeds the following specifications and manufacturers’ requirements: MIL-PRF- 46152E, CID A-A-52039B, API Service Classification SM/CF, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA A5/B5-04, JIS K 2202, Ford WWS M2C929-A, General Motors 6049M, General Motors 4718M, Chrysler MS 6395, Daimler Chrysler MB 229.1 and MB 229.2, TD-9003."
"Supreme 9000 Racing Oil SAE 5W-30 meets and exceeds the following specifications and manufacturers’ requirements: MIL-PRF- 46152E, CID A-A-52039B, API Service Classification SM/CF, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA A5/B5-04, JIS K 2202, Ford WWS M2C929-A, General Motors 6049M, General Motors 4718M, Chrysler MS 6395, Daimler Chrysler MB 229.1 and MB 229.2, TD-9003."
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The Mobil One Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 Meets CJ-4, CI-4, and CH-4 which are equivalent to 229.51 and must be used in conjuction with fleece oil filters which the stealer never used, they always used the paper filter.
According to the Factory Approved Service Products dated April 2007 that came with my truck on page 4 that's what they need to use or the MB Limited Warranty won't cover any engine damage.
After three MB trucks, and many oil changes performed at home, I learned that as long as I used Mobil 1 Synthetic oil and OEM oil filter the engines can take it.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...uck_5W-40.aspx
According to the Factory Approved Service Products dated April 2007 that came with my truck on page 4 that's what they need to use or the MB Limited Warranty won't cover any engine damage.
After three MB trucks, and many oil changes performed at home, I learned that as long as I used Mobil 1 Synthetic oil and OEM oil filter the engines can take it.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...uck_5W-40.aspx
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Isn't 229.51 is a newer spec than the 229.1/.2? Schaeffer might be okay but there are other choices available that do meet it.
"Supreme 9000 Racing Oil SAE 5W-30 meets and exceeds the following specifications and manufacturers’ requirements: MIL-PRF- 46152E, CID A-A-52039B, API Service Classification SM/CF, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA A5/B5-04, JIS K 2202, Ford WWS M2C929-A, General Motors 6049M, General Motors 4718M, Chrysler MS 6395, Daimler Chrysler MB 229.1 and MB 229.2, TD-9003."
"Supreme 9000 Racing Oil SAE 5W-30 meets and exceeds the following specifications and manufacturers’ requirements: MIL-PRF- 46152E, CID A-A-52039B, API Service Classification SM/CF, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA A5/B5-04, JIS K 2202, Ford WWS M2C929-A, General Motors 6049M, General Motors 4718M, Chrysler MS 6395, Daimler Chrysler MB 229.1 and MB 229.2, TD-9003."
Supreme 9000 SAE 5W-40 is formulated to meet and exceeds the following
manufacturers’ specifications and requirements: Military Specifications MIL-PRF-
2104G and A-A-52306A, API Service Classifications CJ-4/CI-4/SM, CI-4 Plus
and CI-4/CH-4/SM, Global Specification DHD-1, JASO DH-1 and DH-2, Mack
EO-O Premium Plus-07, Caterpillar, Caterpillar ECF-1-a, ECF-2 ECF-3:
Cummins CES 20081; Detroit Diesel 7SE 270, Detroit Diesel Power Guard Oil
Specification 93K218, Detroit Diesel Series 2000/4000 Category 1 MTU
Category Type II, Navistar, ACEA E-7-04, Duetz, Mercedes-Benz MB228.3
MB228.5, MB228.31 MB228.51, MB 229.1, MB229.3, MB229.5, MB229.51;
Volvo VDS-4, MAN 271, MAN 3275, MTU Oil Category Type 2, Scania LD-F and
LDF-2, Inveco, DAF and Volkswagen 502.00, 505.00, 505.01.
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Did the original question about oil filter get sabotaged? It is interesting that Sprinter diesel requires fleece oil filters, but the ML320 bluetec diesel (relatively the same engine) requires a shorter oil filter that does not come in fleece, only pleated paper. I went to Napa Auto to confirm Mann is different for the Sprinter and indeed is fleece, but for the ML diesel, it is a different Mann filter, shorter and pleated paper construction. Does anyone know the reasoning for fleece for one diesel and not the other when they are the same except for length?
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Did the original question about oil filter get sabotaged? It is interesting that Sprinter diesel requires fleece oil filters, but the ML320 bluetec diesel (relatively the same engine) requires a shorter oil filter that does not come in fleece, only pleated paper. I went to Napa Auto to confirm Mann is different for the Sprinter and indeed is fleece, but for the ML diesel, it is a different Mann filter, shorter and pleated paper construction. Does anyone know the reasoning for fleece for one diesel and not the other when they are the same except for length?
