Mobil 1 M Oil
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Interesting. When I called my local MB dealer this AM, they indicated that they do indeed use Mobil 1 (from 55-gal drums). which is unusual seeing as this MB- labeled 5W-40 indeed exists. Thanks for info!
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Of the 4 vehicles that my wife and I own, two specifically recommend Mobil 1 (an AMG and a Vette) so that is what I use. The Vette is 15W-50 (available at WalMart) and the AMG is 5W-40. The only 5W-40 Mobil 1 is the M formula, which I was surprised to find out apparently stands for Mercedes.
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FWIW..... Costco offers a Kirkland (house brand) full synthetic 5/30. Under $3.00/qt.. My hoopty now has 36 quiet lash adjusters. Previously 35 quiet lash adjusters. Has all the expected symbols on the bottle saying it's the shizzle.
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We use Mobil 1 5W40 "turbo diesel truck oil" in our Exige S and we used it in our Elise before that. Elise/Exige owners consider it to be the best "on the shelf" oil available because of the additive package which isn't available in normal 5W40 oils. Mobil 1 5W40 "turbo diesel truck oil" is just like the other Mobil 1 5W40s, except for the additive package. Long story short, the EPA allows for more additives (primarily ZDDP) for oils marketed for heavy trucks than for oils marketed for cars. That additive package gives more "shear" strength which is helpful on an engine that gets pushed to 9,000 RPM on a regular basis.
https://www.mbca.org/sites/default/f...w-40_small.pdf
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is a fully synthetic supreme performance heavy duty diesel engine oil that helps extend engine life while providing long drain capability and fuel economy for modern diesel engines operating in severe applications.
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck utilizes state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional performance in modern low emission engines, including refrigerated units, as well as older, well-maintained engines. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is recommended for use in a wide range of light-duty applications such as turbo diesel pick-up trucks, as well as, heavy-duty applications and operating environments found in the on-road transport and off-road mining, construction, and agricultural industries. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck also meets the API SL specification for gasoline engines used in mixed fleets.
The unequalled performance of Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is the result of extensive cooperative development work with major equipment builders and application of the latest lubrication technology. As a result, this product meets or exceeds the latest API, ACEA, JASO, and Global industry specifications for diesel engine oils, as well as the requirements of virtually all major American, European, and Japanese engine manufacturers.
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck utilizes state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional performance in modern low emission engines, including refrigerated units, as well as older, well-maintained engines. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is recommended for use in a wide range of light-duty applications such as turbo diesel pick-up trucks, as well as, heavy-duty applications and operating environments found in the on-road transport and off-road mining, construction, and agricultural industries. Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck also meets the API SL specification for gasoline engines used in mixed fleets.
The unequalled performance of Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 is the result of extensive cooperative development work with major equipment builders and application of the latest lubrication technology. As a result, this product meets or exceeds the latest API, ACEA, JASO, and Global industry specifications for diesel engine oils, as well as the requirements of virtually all major American, European, and Japanese engine manufacturers.
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My owners manual (US spec S-65) recommends "mobil oil" with "MB Sheet Number 229.5". It has a whole bunch of different weights listed depending on temperature but 0W-40, 5W-40 and 5W-50 are good for all temperatures.
With this being the case I generally use Mobil 1 0W-40 european formula.
With this being the case I generally use Mobil 1 0W-40 european formula.
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We use Mobil 1 5W40 "turbo diesel truck oil" in our Exige S and we used it in our Elise before that. Elise/Exige owners consider it to be the best "on the shelf" oil available because of the additive package which isn't available in normal 5W40 oils. Mobil 1 5W40 "turbo diesel truck oil" is just like the other Mobil 1 5W40s, except for the additive package. Long story short, the EPA allows for more additives (primarily ZDDP) for oils marketed for heavy trucks than for oils marketed for cars. That additive package gives more "shear" strength which is helpful on an engine that gets pushed to 9,000 RPM on a regular basis.
https://www.mbca.org/sites/default/f...w-40_small.pdf
https://www.mbca.org/sites/default/f...w-40_small.pdf
9000rpm petrol engines , why are you concerned about more relaxed ZDDP levels of a dpf truck turbo diesel engine oil when you could be using petrol car oil with good ZDDP , guess you've never heard of oil basestocks either ?
Don't get me wrong I'm a convert to by using VW oil , for good reasons !!
But diesel truck oil in a 9000 rpm , I know what I'd use...
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Formula M 5W-40 was a common oil that MB dealers stocked for servicing AMG cars.
Wouldn't hesitate to use it all things equal, but nothing worth going out of your way (or paying a price premium) for.
If you drive your S65 in cold weather, the extra cold start protection of a 0W is worth considering. That said, in any climate, you really can't go wrong with M1 0W-40.
Wouldn't hesitate to use it all things equal, but nothing worth going out of your way (or paying a price premium) for.
If you drive your S65 in cold weather, the extra cold start protection of a 0W is worth considering. That said, in any climate, you really can't go wrong with M1 0W-40.
