Engine Oil

Engine oil


Mercedes-Benz has very specific engine lubrication requirements and only oils that have a MB approval number and the approved viscosity ranges are to be used when servicing your engine. The MB approval number will be marked on the oil container

Engine 266

MB Approval Number 229.3
Approved Viscosities 0w-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40, 5w-50, 10w-40

MB Approval Number 229.31, 229.5, 229.51
Approved Viscosities 0w-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40

Select oil viscosity grades according to the lowest and highest air temperature expected before next oil change


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