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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 03:26 PM
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Interesting article. I know it's from an oil company but seems to make sense. So who sells 5W-50 European oil?

https://www.chevronlubricants.com/en...gine-oils.html

Just found this: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MOB1...s&gad_source=1

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The Mobil 1 5W-50 sounds interesting, but I will wait until it's available meeting API SP requirements. It also only meets MB 229.1 and 229.3 specifications. I know we've been using 0W-40 for years without meeting API SP standards, but now that API SP is available, I am sticking with that. API SP is formulated to minimize or eliminate Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) on Direct Injection engines, especially turbocharged ones.
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What about the European Formula Mobil 1, 10W-40?

Is that what you referred to in your above post?
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What about the European Formula Mobil 1, 10W-40?

Is that what you referred to in your above post?
There are no 10W-40 oils listed for MB 229.5 while there are some for MB 229.3. However, our engines (M276) require MB 229.5 specification oils. I meant Mobil 1 European 0W-40 above. Newer stock of the 0W-40 is API SP rated.
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There are no 10W-40 oils listed for MB 229.5 while there are some for MB 229.3. However, our engines (M276) require MB 229.5 specification oils. I meant Mobil 1 European 0W-40 above. Newer stock of the 0W-40 is API SP rated.
Thanks. I just ordered 3 5 qt jugs.
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Walmart, best price going for Mobil1 0-40 for Mercedes
$24 for 5 Qt jug, buy 2 and get free shipping

Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart

Subtotal(2 items)
$49.94 Free Shipping
Taxes Calculated at checkout
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$49.94
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Walmart, best price going for Mobil1 0-40 for Mercedes
$24 for 5 Qt jug, buy 2 and get free shipping

Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 Quart

Subtotal(2 items)
$49.94 Free Shipping
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Yep. Just picked up 3 jugs from my local Walmart. They had them in stock .
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Yep. Just picked up 3 jugs from my local Walmart. They had them in stock .
Make sure they are API SP rated and not old stock.
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Quaker State 5W-40 is pretty damn good...

1 qt bottles are $5.90 at Walmart


Quaker State Euro Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil, 5-Quart




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If you're in the UK, Opie oil currently has an offer on Petronas at less than £18 for 5 litres! I bought three and got free delivery.

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-218902-...source=ometria
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Make sure they are API SP rated and not old stock.
Will do.
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just did oil change with amsoil european 10-40 , seems to meet all the specs.....
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