Oil Change 2008 View

Oil Change 2008 View

Rec every 10,000 miles
Dealer may change oil filter and rotate tires for first maintenance.

The new Diesel engine requires 'special' low Ash oil that is more difficult to find
MB 229.51 oil is required

Currently only three Oils that meet Mercedes Requirements

Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40
(The ESP above stands for: Emission System Protection)

http://tinyurl.com/26aqys

Valvoline SYNpower MST 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil.
5W-40 and meets the performance for: MB 229.51 5w-40 part number is: VV966

Sold at NAPA Stores US

Information from Valvoline Site

http://tinyurl.com/6drae6

Elf Solaris LSX 5W-30

Elf Site: http://tinyurl.com/6c2xph

Sold US SprinterFilters.com : http://tinyurl.com/66oydc

Oil Consumption first 10K Mi.

(Updated 09/03/2008)