Engine Oil: Description and Operation

ENGINE OIL - DIESEL ENGINES

SAE VISCOSITY GRADE

CAUTION: Low viscosity oils must have the proper API quality.

Only use engine oils that are labeled on the container as meeting API (American Petroleum Institute) and/or ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automotbilies) designations of quality. DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC recommends the use of MB approved engine oils listed in the Mercedes-Benz oil specifications sheets MB 229.3, 229.5, and 229.51, which also meet ACEA and/or API classifications listed on the following chart. Only engine oils (including synthetic) with any of the following classification grades, or combinations thereof, are approved.

Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it's performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.

When topping off engine oil, only use oil of the same quality grade and SAE classification.

Always refer to the following viscosity chart for the proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature. Select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.

The temperature limits given for the different SAE classes should be regarded as guidelines which may be exceeded temporarily to avoid excessively frequent engine oil changes.





The following engine oils have been determined to meet DaimlerChrysler requirements:





Use of the approved fluid is required if the ASSYST Oil Service Reminder is followed. Use of a lower quality oil on this service schedule may cause severe engine damage.