Correct spec of oil - MBClub UK

jupiter2step · 15-07-2012, 10:05 PM

Can anyone confirm the correct spec of oil that I should be using in my engine? Looking at my service record, MB have used a mixture of 10w40 and 5w30. During my ownership, I have had it serviced three times by three different indys. First used 10w40, second 5w30 and most recent 0w40.

A bit of googling about these oils and the difference between them has left me none the wiser. Can anyone here explain, in layman's terms, the difference between these oils and which is the correct one that should be used in a pre-facelift E220CDI. Cheers!

redbaron · 15-07-2012, 10:13 PM

have a look on opie oils website... they will give you recommends for your engine.

**BlackC55** · 16-07-2012, 09:59 AM

Do you have a DPF?

Troon · 16-07-2012, 10:06 AM

Those are viscosity ratings and are not as important as the MB spec. As per your handbook, you should use MB 229.3 or 229.5 specced oils, unless you have a DPF (you don't) in which case you need 229.31 or 229.51.

**BlackC55** · 16-07-2012, 10:10 AM

He may have a DPF. Some 220CDI's do.

Troon · 16-07-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackC55

He may have a DPF. Some 220CDI's do.

I was going from the datacard, from his VIN posted in a different thread...

Sp!ke · 16-07-2012, 10:39 AM

I've recently seen a service book from a main dealer for a 2012 Vito where they had put in plain old 10w40 (no low ash oil for DPF's) and specified such in the service book.

So much for main dealer peace of mind servicing. I wonder whether the engine or DPF will fail first.

sherco450 · 16-07-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Troon

Those are viscosity ratings and are not as important as the MB spec. As per your handbook, you should use MB 229.3 or 229.5 specced oils, unless you have a DPF (you don't) in which case you need 229.31 or 229.51.

a good overall viscosity is 5w 30w short drain 229.31 long drain 229.51 with dpf must use these specs . l use a locally made 229.31 in my dads c220 cdi no dpf viscosity 5w 30w he has 330,000 km no problem he drains every 10.000 km on my vito l use 229.31 with dpf but l drain every 8 .000 km .

15-07-2012, 10:05 PM	#1
jupiter2step Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Derbyshire Car: S211 E220 CDI Avantagarde Posts: 131	Correct spec of oil Can anyone confirm the correct spec of oil that I should be using in my engine? Looking at my service record, MB have used a mixture of 10w40 and 5w30. During my ownership, I have had it serviced three times by three different indys. First used 10w40, second 5w30 and most recent 0w40. A bit of googling about these oils and the difference between them has left me none the wiser. Can anyone here explain, in layman's terms, the difference between these oils and which is the correct one that should be used in a pre-facelift E220CDI. Cheers!

16-07-2012, 09:59 AM	#3
BlackC55 Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, CLK55, C250TD, MK1 Caddy Posts: 14,178	Do you have a DPF? __________________ Olly Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

16-07-2012, 10:10 AM	#5
BlackC55 Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, CLK55, C250TD, MK1 Caddy Posts: 14,178	He may have a DPF. Some 220CDI's do. __________________ Olly Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

16-07-2012, 10:39 AM	#7
Sp!ke Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West London Car: SL500 & 190E & The Fart Car Posts: 9,798	I've recently seen a service book from a main dealer for a 2012 Vito where they had put in plain old 10w40 (no low ash oil for DPF's) and specified such in the service book. So much for main dealer peace of mind servicing. I wonder whether the engine or DPF will fail first. __________________ Sp!ke Gallery Pics Here

15-07-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
redbaron Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cheshire Car: '97 R129 SL 320, '13 F30 320D M-Sport Posts: 1,423	have a look on opie oils website... they will give you recommends for your engine.

16-07-2012, 10:06 AM	#4
Troon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Staffordshire Car: 2006 S211 E220 CDI auto Posts: 782	Those are viscosity ratings and are not as important as the MB spec. As per your handbook, you should use MB 229.3 or 229.5 specced oils, unless you have a DPF (you don't) in which case you need 229.31 or 229.51.

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