Engine Oil

Engine oil

For Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System - U.S. Vehicles as of Model Year 2005

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use on MB 229.5 or MB229.51 approved synthetic motor oil for all vehicles equipped with the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System. Conventional petroleum based oils must not be used for vehicles equipped with the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System.

If the engine oil does not meet the above mentioned standard, engine damage is possible, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Use of any oil additives is not recommended by Mercedes-Benz USA and may result in damage to the engine which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

U.S. Vehicles Model Year 2005 to the Present Engine Oils

MB-Approved Sythetic Engine Oil
Mobil 1 0w-40
Mobil 1 Formula M 5w-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula* 0w-30
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra* 5w-30
ELF Excellium 229.5* 5w-30
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M*++ (Diesel only) 5w-40
Valvoline Synpower MST*++ (Diesel only) 5w-30
ELF Solaris LSX*++ (Diesel only) 5w-30

++As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines
*Not approved for use in AMG engines

229.5 or 229.51 engine oils must be used in conjunctions with fleece oil filter in vehicles with Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System (as of MY2005). Using other oil filters may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

MB Sheet numbers are printed on the outside of oil containers

Approved engine oil viscosity in relation to temperature

Below -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 0W-30, 0W-40
Above -13°F/-25°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50
Above -4°F/-20°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above +5°F/-15°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50
Above +23°F/-5°C to Above +86°F/+30°C 20W-40, 20W-50