Mercedes-Benz approvals
A reference for MB 228.x and 229.x approvals: which engines they cover, what they require, and what intervals apply.
- The approval must be on the oil label! What oil should you put in a Mercedes? Important!!! This is only a short description of Daimler Chrysler's engine oil approvals! To pin down the exact approval for your specific engine, check the…
- MB 229.51 The approval was introduced in 2005 for engine oils recommended for use in diesel engines fitted with particulate filters, as well as in modern petrol engines…
- MB 229.5 Automotive oils for passenger cars with an extended oil-change interval (up to 30,000 km, as per the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations), meeting…
- MB 229.31 LA (low ash) automotive oils for engines of passenger cars and minibuses fitted with particulate filters. In particular, recommended for the W211 E200 CDI and…
- MB 229.3 approval Engine oils for passenger cars with an extended oil change interval (up to 30,000 km, per the carmaker’s recommendations). The requirements are somewhat…
- MB 229.1 approval Engine oils for passenger cars with diesel and petrol engines built between 1998 and 2002. The requirements are somewhat higher than those of the ACEA A3 and…
- MB 228.51 approval An all-season engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines in commercial trucks that meet the Euro 4 requirements, with an extended oil change interval. The…
- Engine oils MB 228.5 UHPD (Ultra High Performance Diesel) engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial trucks that meet the Euro 1 and Euro 2 environmental standards…
- Engine oil MB 228.31 Engine oils for commercial trucks with diesel engines fitted with particulate filters. The approval requires the automotive oil to meet the API CJ-4 standard…
- MB 228.3 approval All-season multigrade SHPD automotive oils for diesel engines in heavy trucks and tractor units, both turbocharged and naturally aspirated. Depending on…
- Engine oils MB 228.1 All-season SHPD oils approved for Mercedes-Benz diesel engines. Extended oil change interval for turbocharged truck engines; the base requirements match the…
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