SL/R231: American vs European Oil
08-14-2024, 03:26 PM
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American vs European Oil
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
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?
Is that what you referred to in your above post?
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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.
08-14-2024, 10:19 PM
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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
Estimated total
$49.94
$24 for 5 Qt jug, buy 2 and get free shipping
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 QuartSubtotal(2 items)
$49.94 Free Shipping
Taxes Calculated at checkout
Estimated total
$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
Taxes Calculated at checkout
Estimated total
$49.94
$24 for 5 Qt jug, buy 2 and get free shipping
Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-40, 5 QuartSubtotal(2 items)
$49.94 Free Shipping
Taxes Calculated at checkout
Estimated total
$49.94
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08-16-2024, 03:37 AM
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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
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-218902-...source=ometria
