jasy000

From the list
https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/sheet/229.52

Which one is the best for normal daily usage with minimal wear & tear of engine... regardless of the price?
Looking for 5W-30, but not sure which one is the best?


Details of all different Oils & Brands: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...fKxeVtXt6HPpgg




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chassis

There is no best. You are in North America so Castrol and Mobil 1 should be available, those are both good brands for German cars requiring full synthetic oil.

I prefer Mobil 1 when I can find it, but substitute with Castrol with no concerns. I have 400k+ miles on VW, MB, Porsche and BMW engines running these oils with no issues

jasy000

Which brand does OEM use?
Also their must be most durable oil for cooler part of country?
The list is long, but not sure which one to pick for self oil change.

chassis

Any on the list are good. There are no bad ones. There are no better or worse oils, provided they meet the specification and are on the list.

Avoid the temptation to overthink this.


When you open your hood and look down on the plastic trim, there should be a decal. Please post a photo of it.

jasy000

mbsl550.19

I'm always a Mobil 1 fan, but trying to find MB229.72 was in Luqui Moly only. Amazon has it so easy decision for me.

jasy000

I heard 229.72 is not good, unless you only drive during winter months & not enough lubrication. You save on gas, but more engine wear & tear.

mbsl550.19

Never heard that. Do you have any data to back that up? Here is some info on MB229.72

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/th...229-72.349783/

jasy000

Data:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...fKxeVtXt6HPpgg

jasy000

You are comparing between 229.71 vs 229.72
Not 229.52 vs 229.72

mbsl550.19

Yup I understand that. I was just answering his question.

"I heard 229.72 is not good, unless you only drive during winter months & not enough lubrication. You save on gas, but more engine wear & tear."

EL-34

Pennzoil platinum

i tried others. I know this one is the best mass produced, oem approved oil.

jasy000

Is it worth going with Mercedes OEM oil vs these approved brands?

chassis

If the price is the same at the dealer, you would be indifferent. It's the same oil, different bottle. If the price at the dealer is more than $0.01 per liter more than AutoZone's price, it's not worth it, by the amount of the price difference.

Oil is oil as long as it meets MB standards. Avoid the temptation to overthink this.