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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 08:20 AM
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Oil Choice in Secret Menu
Just changed the oil on my own and entered the secret menu and then it asks which grade of oil I used. 229.3 or 229.71.
I’m understanding that 229.71 is 0w20 but what is 229.3??
I replaced the oil with 5w30 (229.5)
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Originally Posted by Denis Osullivan
Just changed the oil on my own and entered the secret menu and then it asks which grade of oil I used. 229.3 or 229.71.
I’m understanding that 229.71 is 0w20 but what is 229.3??
I replaced the oil with 5w30 (229.5)
https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/sheet/229.3
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229.5 oil
229.71 oil
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I plan to do all my oil changes at the dealer during the warranty period but really interested on where to find this secret menu.
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Originally Posted by Denis Osullivan
Just changed the oil on my own and entered the secret menu and then it asks which grade of oil I used. 229.3 or 229.71.
I’m understanding that 229.71 is 0w20 but what is 229.3??
I replaced the oil with 5w30 (229.5)
Is the Mobil 1 FS European Formula 0W40 an approved oil for the ’26 GLE 450 i6 engine?
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Originally Posted by jmanGLE
I plan to do all my oil changes at the dealer during the warranty period but really interested on where to find this secret menu.
OP is talking about the workshop menu, of which you reset ASSYST PLUS once you done the actual service to reset the counter and the computer asks you what grade of oil you used, then you select then it gets recorded in the backend.
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Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
OP is talking about the workshop menu, of which you reset ASSYST PLUS once you done the actual service to reset the counter and the computer asks you what grade of oil you used, then you select then it gets recorded in the backend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmXO-mt7p7E
Didn't know how to get to that menu, thanks for sharing.
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Didn't know how to get to that menu, thanks for sharing.
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W167 2021 GLE63S, W223 2022 S580
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Originally Posted by Denis Osullivan
Just changed the oil on my own and entered the secret menu and then it asks which grade of oil I used. 229.3 or 229.71.
I’m understanding that 229.71 is 0w20 but what is 229.3??
I replaced the oil with 5w30 (229.5)
I must have missed where they said which model V167 they have as the engines specifications are not same for all V167

https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/sheet/223.2

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