What do Mercedes oil tolerances show? This question is of interest to many motorists. The automobile concern from Germany Daimler AG today is rightfully among the leaders in vehicle manufacturers. Last but not least, the auto giant owes its success and fame to the Mercedes-Benz brand, which has been owned by it for over 100 years. All this time, cars of this brand were considered one of the most reliable. The foregoing is true for all groups of vehicles from this manufacturer, regardless of which type the car belongs to.
For a long time, Mercedes vehicles have been firmly held at the top of the pyramid of the most prestigious cars.
For a long time, vehicles of this brand are firmly held at the top of the pyramid of the most prestigious cars. For such premium-class devices, lubricants must also be of the appropriate quality level. To indicate the quality standard, the manufacturer introduced the concept of tolerance.
What is an oil tolerance?
A tolerance is an alphanumeric set that informs about the characteristics of a lubricant. This marking must be given in the service book of the Mercedes-Benz car. By comparing the markings from the service book with the markings on the oil canister, the car owner has the opportunity to purchase exactly the oil that the manufacturer intended to use in this car. This system quite clearly formalizes the quality indicators of the oil product that enters the lubrication system of the Mercedes-Benz engine. The first indication that a product has received such access is a character string beginning with the letters MB at the beginning of the document.
The procedure for obtaining a quality certificate from Mercedes-Benz is quite complicated even for the manufacturer himself, whose lubricant claims to be approved.
In order for a branded approval mark to appear on a container with an oil product, the oil product must pass a number of serious tests. Daimler AG puts forward strict conditions for the oil to meet the required quality class. A candidate lubricant must pass certain tests in order to obtain specific Mercedes oil approvals. The characteristics determined in this way are compared with the manufacturer's quality requirements, based on the result of such a comparison, a conclusion is made about the possibility of issuing a certificate from Daimler AG to the applicant.
With such a formulation of the issue of quality certificates for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, quite a lot is issued, so let's try to consider the most popular product quality documents.
A similar lubricant is poured into vehicles equipped with exhaust aftertreatment accessories. There are a lot of such tolerances, the main thing is not to forget about the hint that the manufacturer gives in the car's service book.
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Demanded oil quality documents
MB 229.1. This document defines the range of oil products for filling in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which were produced over several years: in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. These are diesel vehicles (OM648, OM647, OM646) and petrol vehicles (M28, M271 and M275). This transport provided for quite serious standards for the amount of soot and soot.
Lubricants with increased resistance to thermal stress were required. The oil product should protect the engine elements as much as possible from wear and corrosion. The requirements, it would seem, are standard for any modern oil, but Mercedes manufacturers categorically prohibit the use of this brand of oil in the engines of newer cars. In these cases, Liqui Moly OPTIMAL Diesel SAE 10W-40, OPTIMAL SAE 10W-40 lubricants are used. Suitable products from ARECA F4000 5W-40, S3000 10W-40, S 3000 DIESEL 10W-40. MEGUIN products are represented by SUPER LL FAMO 10W-40 and MEGOL HD-C3 15W-40 oils.
MV 229.3. Lubricants certified for this approval are intended for use in motors of machines manufactured from the conveyor starting in 2003. These include Compressor petrol engines and CDI diesel engines equipped with ASSYST PLUS devices. Unlike the lubricants presented in the previous group, these lubricants primarily provide maximum fuel economy. Then come the increased ability to resist thermal oxidation and the formation of soot. Lubricants Liqui Moly Synthoil High Tech SAE 5W-40, OPTIMAL Synth SAE 5W-40, as well as ARECA F4500 5W-40, F4500 DIESEL 5W-40, MEGUIN ULTRA PERFORMANCE LONGLIFE 5W-40 meet all of the above conditions.
MB 229.31. Petroleum products from a canister adorned with this sign are intended for passenger cars and minibuses with DPF filters that trap soot and exhaust gas cleaning devices. These oil products meet the requirements of the Low SAPS class, which indicates a low sulfur content in them. Traces of phosphorus and its compounds in these products contain a minimum amount. A lubricant suitable for motors in such cases is Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100 5W-40.
MV 229.5. Oils that have received this quality certificate can be filled into Mercedes engines manufactured by the concern after 2003. This lubricant meets the highest requirements that can only be made to a lubricant. This oil can withstand a run of up to 40,000 kilometers, while being an almost environmentally friendly product. When such a lubricant is used in the engine, significant fuel savings are achieved. It is worth paying attention to Liqui Moly LEICHTLAUF HIGH TECH SAE 5W-40, Molygen NEW SAE 5W-40, MEGUIN QUALITY 5W-30 and HIGH CONDITION SAE 5W-40 lubricants.
MB 229.51. A similar certificate of quality is obtained by Low SAPS class oil products, which guarantee high environmental safety of Mercedes gasoline and diesel engines. Their composition contributes to the organization of optimal fuel consumption as much as possible, they work for quite a long time before they have to be replaced.
In total, two types of motor oils are considered in factory documents - primary fill oils and With service oils .
First, i.e. oils poured on the conveyor are assigned tolerance sheets 225.XX; The second - used when changing oil in engines in car services - tolerance sheets 228.XX and 229.XX.
First fill oils are very specific products. It is very difficult to buy them. Most likely you don't need to do this. There are many reasons: not all primary fill products fully comply with service approval sheets.
For example, for engines M272 , M273 , M276 and M278 oils of primary filling from sheets are used 225.16 and 225.26 , which are essentially LowSAPS oils, i.e. oils with a low content of sulfur and phosphorus, low ash content (fully complying with the tolerance sheets 229.31 and 229.51 , which are strictly forbidden to be used when changing the oil in service conditions) .
According to the nomenclature of oil producers for primary filling, Mercedes broke down the production program for each supplier - there are Shell (general partner in the lubricant business) and Fuchs, ExxonMobil and Petronas.
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.8 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). For gasoline engines of the M1xx family and OM6xx diesel engines with a service interval of no more than 15,000 km (without Assyst) and 30,000 km (with Assyst), primary fill oil MB Erstbetriebmotorenoel Saphir N with a viscosity of 10W-40 from Fuchs from tolerance sheet 225.8 was used.
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.10 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). The M266 and M275 engines and the OM640, 646 diesel engine (without a particulate filter) are initially filled with Shell Helix Ultra DC225.10 primary oil from the approval sheet 225.10 on the conveyor. Oil viscosity 5W-30. It was and remains the most common primary fill oil. It's just that document 223.1 is constantly changing and out of production engines fall out of it.
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.11 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). The OM 629,640,646,660 diesel engine (with a particulate filter) is filled with MB Formula 225.11 5W-30 primary oil from ExxonMobil from tolerance sheet 225.11 (lowSpash); now replaced by approval sheet 225.17;
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.16 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). The engines M271 (Repo and Evo), 272, 273 and 278 are filled with Fuchs Titan EM225.16 (HTHS 3.5) primary engine oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 from tolerance sheet 225.16 (lowSpash);
Engine oils from tolerance sheet 225.17 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). OM642, 651 diesel engines without and with a particulate filter are filled with Syntium MB35D primary engine oil with a viscosity of 0W-30 (manufacturer - Petronas Lubricants International, Villastellone (Torino), Italy) from tolerance sheet 225.17 (corresponds to oils 229.31 and 229.51);
Engine oils from tolerance sheet 225.26 (primary fill oils, filled at the factory). Fuchs Titan EM225.16 (HTHS 2.9) primary fill oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 from tolerance sheet 225.26 (lowSpash) is poured into M276 engines. At the same time, all service documentation strictly says that it is impossible to use lowSAPS oils in M276 engines during further operation.
Engine oils from tolerance sheet 229.1. Used for diesel and petrol engines. Not applicable for diesel engines with DPF particulate filters (code 474) . The sheet appeared in 1997 along with the introduction of a new tolerance system. Complies with the European standard ACEA A3-04 or B3-04 (where A is the quality class for gasoline engines, B is for diesel engines, respectively; 2 or 4 is the performance class; "04" is the year the specification was published, i.e. 2004). Until 2004, classes A and B were separate, since the 2004 classification, classes A and B can be combined.
According to specification 223.2 on the dealer website bevo.mercedes-benz.com/oils from approval sheet 229.1 are not used on any of the currently produced engines! On motors manufactured before 2002 - please.
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.3 Used for diesel and petrol engines. Not applicable for diesel engines with DPF particulate filters (code 474) . Complies with the European standard ACEA A3-04 or B4-04 (it differs from oils 229.1 in high quality, low oxidizability, low content of chlorine and phosphorus).
Applicable:
- for all gasoline engines, except M278;
- for gasoline AMG engines, except: M152, M156, M157, M159, M275 AMG, M113 AMG, M112 AMG;
- from diesel engines (cannot be used only for cars with a DPF diesel particulate filter);
There is one specific engine - M155, installed on the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, for which approval sheet 229.3 is the only one. But not all oils from this leaf can be used. Only Mobil brand oils and only with SAE 5W-50 ratings. This is an agreement between the engine manufacturer AMG and its partner in terms of lubricants - ExxonMobil. As for the choice of a brand, this is more of a commerce than technology and technology, but the viscosity - I think - is the requirements of the designers (most likely this motor was simply created for such oil).
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.31 They are used for diesel cars with code 474 (DPF particulate filter), at least for these engines these oils were created. The sheet appeared in July 2003. Conforms to the European standard ACEA A3-04, B4-04 and C3-04 (C - class for Low SAPS oils). In addition, it can also be used in gasoline engines (but only: M266, M271). According to document SI18.00-P-0011A on engines 271 Evo, 112, 113, 272, 273, 276, 278 and 275, it is forbidden to use engine oils from approval sheets 229.31!
In general, these are already high matters, but stringent requirements for soot formation force oilers to reduce the content of zinc, calcium, molybdenum and other elements in oils, on which most of the usual additives are based.
A different principle of operation of additives is the main difference between oils 229.31 and 229.51 from 229.3 and 229.5. That. using e.g. 229.51 in a 273 motor can actually damage the motor.
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.5 Applicable to all petrol and diesel engines of Mercedes Benz passenger cars, except for diesel engines with a particulate filter (code 474 in the data card) . Conforms to the European standard ACEA A3-04 , B4-04 . The sheet appeared in May 2002.
Not so long ago, in the description of oil 229.5 on this page, it was written that sheet 229.5 is not applicable for engines M104, M119 and M166. I want to rehabilitate oils from tolerance sheet 229.5: except for the M166 baby and the M155 compressor monster, these oils are applicable to all gasoline and most Mercedes Benz diesel engines (hereinafter, we are talking only about cars). The fault is both mine and not mine: a whole bunch of mutually exclusive documents - according to some, the use of oil 229.5 in engines 104, 119, 120 is unacceptable. According to others - please (example: documents BF18.00-P-1000-01B and AP18.00-P-0101AA) . I have no right to cite documents in part or in full: intellectual property of Daimler AG. See WIS for yourself.
The confusion has led to the well-established opinion that the use of oils from sheet 229.5 on engines 104, 119 and 120 is unacceptable due to the use of paper oil filters in them, which, according to this opinion, are destroyed by the components of these oils. As a consequence, sheet 229.5 oils are considered to only work with fleece oil filters. This is mistake. The fact is that tolerance sheet oils began to be used on Mercedes back in May 2002, and A000 180 2609 fleece filters for M112/113/137 engines began to be delivered only from September 2003. This time. Secondly, in the oil systems of M111 engines, which, according to all documents, have a tolerance of 229.5, the same paper oil filters A104 180 01 09 are used. Thus, the historical linkage of oils from tolerance sheet 229.5 and fleece filters is just a coincidence, caused by an indispensable combination of both factors (both oil and filter) to increase the service interval (for example, for the M112, the interval when using this combination increases from 15,000 km to 20,000 km. In Germany). Apparently, by the time the documents for increasing the intervals were put into effect, it was believed that all cars with M104 and M119 engines were already out of production and it was simply pointless to change something in the maintenance system. It is clear that an increase in the service interval is a kind of advertising that promises to reduce the cost of maintaining a car, and therefore convinces you to buy a new car. It is financially unprofitable to convince to buy already sold cars, the money for which has long been eaten away.
There is one, but a big BUT! When using 229.5 in engines with a paper filter, the mileage should not really exceed 10,000 km.
Let me explain: among the many reasons, the very principle of a “long-playing” oil lies in a higher content of alkali, the task of which is to neutralize the oxidation products. The longer the oil should work, the more alkali should be stored in the oil: for oils 229.1 and 229.3, the base number TBN was 6.6 ... 8.6, for 229.5 - already in the region of 12. This alkali, among other things, “finishes off” the cellulose of the paper filter. The paper filter becomes brittle with the possibility of crumbling it. Fleece filters (they were called fleece in Russia. Translated from German Vlies - non-woven fabric. In fact, filters are made of two-layer polyester. The first layer is frame, the second is actually filtering) resist about 7 times longer and can work up to 50,000 km.
In fact, in engines with paper filters, oils from sheet 229.5 can be used, but at the same time reducing the service life even compared to 229.3.
As mentioned above, when using oils from tolerance sheet 229.5 and a fleece filter for gasoline M112, M113 and M137, it became possible to increase the service interval from 15,000 km to 20,000 km. This does not apply to motors 112.960/961 and 113.990/991/992 - for them the intervals remain the same.
Oils from approval sheet 229.5 obviously vary greatly in performance and are not equally useful for Mercedes Benz and AMG engines. So for AMG engines M112, M113, M152, M156, M157, M159, only oils from the XW-40 series are allowed, where X is 0.5.
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.51 They are used for diesel engines of Mercedes Benz passenger cars with a particulate filter (code 474 in the data card) . The sheet appeared in 2005. Conforms to the European standard ACEA A3-04, B4-04 and C3-04. In addition, it can also be used in gasoline engines, but only: M266, M271, M271Evo. Oddly enough, it can also be used in AMG gasoline engines M156 and M159. According to the document SI18.00-P-0011A on engines 112, 113, 272, 273, 276, 278 and 275, it is forbidden to use engine oils from approval sheets 229.51! In general, these are already high matters, but stringent requirements for soot formation force oilers to reduce the content of zinc, calcium, molybdenum and other elements in oils, on which most of the usual additives are based. A different principle of operation of additives is the main difference between oils 229.31 and 229.51 from 229.3 and 229.5.
According to the requirements of the plant, the sulfur content should not exceed 0.3%, phosphorus 0.05 ... 0.09%, sulfate ash<0,8 %, хлора < 0,015%, TBN>0,8
The factory documents provide for two types of engine oils - primary fill oils and service oils. Oils that are poured into the engine while still on the conveyor are assigned tolerance sheets 225.XX. The second type is used for service oil change in engines; for such oils, tolerance sheets 228.XX and 229.XX are provided.
First fill oils are very specific, it is not always worth filling in just such an oil, not all primary fill products fully comply with service approval sheets. For example: in M272, M273, M276 or M278 engines, primary fill oils with tolerances of 225.16 and 225.26 are used. These oils are low-ash and low in sulfur and phosphorus - LowSAPS, (they comply with tolerances 229.31 and 229.51, but they are strictly forbidden to be used when changing oil in service conditions). According to the nomenclature of oil producers for primary filling, Mercedes divided the production program for each supplier - as a general partner, and Petronas.
Engine oils from tolerance sheet 225.8
For gasoline engines of the M1XX family and diesel engines OM6XX with an oil change interval of no more than 15 thousand km (without Assyst) and 30 thousand km (with Assyst), MB Erstbetriebmotorenoel Saphir-N oil with a viscosity of 10w-40 from Fuchs with a tolerance of 225.8 was used .
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.10
(primary fill oils, filled at the factory).
In M266 and M275 engines and diesel engines OM640, OM646 (without a particulate filter), Shell Helix Ultra DC 225.10 5W-30 primary oil is initially poured on the conveyor. This is the most common primary fill oil. The fact is that tolerance sheet 223.1 is constantly being edited - out of production engines are removed from it and new ones are added.
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.11
(primary fill oils, filled at the factory)
Diesel engines OM 629, 640, 646, 660 (with particulate filter) use MB Formula 225.11 5W-30 primary oil, manufactured by ExxonMobil with approval 225.11 (Low SPAsh), but now replaced with approval sheet 225.17
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.16
(primary fill oils, filled at the factory)
The engines M271 (Repo and Evo), 272, 273 and 278 are filled with Fuchs Titan EM 225.16 (HTHS 3.5) 5W-30 primary engine oil with a tolerance of 225.16 (Low SPAsh).
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.17
(primary fill oils, filled at the factory)
Diesel engines OM642, OM651 with and without a particulate filter are filled with Syntium MB 35D 0W-30 primary engine oil from the manufacturer Petronas Lubricants International, Villastellone (Torino), Italy with a tolerance of 225.17 (corresponds to oils with tolerances of 229.31 and 229.51)
Engine oils from approval sheet 225.26
(primary fill oils, filled at the factory)
The M276 engines are filled with Fuchs Titan EM 225.16 (HTHS 2.9) 5W-30 primary fill oil with a tolerance of 225.26 (Low SPAsh). At the same time, all service documentation strictly warns: during further operation, it is absolutely impossible to use Low SPAsh (or LowSAPS) oils in M276 engines.
All-weather SHPD motor oils approved for Mercedes-Benz diesel engines. Extended oil change interval for turbocharged engines of trucks; basic requirements comply with the ACEA E2 standard.
Note: Compatibility with elastomer gaskets must be checked.
Engine oils from the approval sheet 228.3
All-weather multi-viscosity SHPD motor oils for diesel engines of heavy trucks and tractors with and without turbocharging. Depending on the operating conditions and service maintenance, the oil change interval can be up to 45,000 - 60,000 km. The basic requirements are in accordance with the ACEA E3 standard.
Engine oils from the approval sheet 228.31
Engine oils for commercial trucks with diesel engines equipped with particulate filters. The approval requires that the oil meet the API CJ-4 standard, plus such engine oil must additionally pass two tests developed by Mercedes Benz designers: MB OM611 and OM441LA.
Engine oils from the approval sheet 228.5
UHPD (Ultra High Performance Diesel) engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial trucks that meet Euro 1 and Euro 2 environmental standards, with an extended oil change interval (up to 45,000 km); for the heavy class, up to 160,000 km is possible (according to the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer). Basic requirements comply with the ACEA B2/E4 standard, as well as ACEA E5.
Multigrade engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial trucks meeting Euro 4 requirements with extended oil change intervals. Basic requirements comply with ACEA E6
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.1
Used for diesel and petrol engines. Not suitable for diesel engines with DPF particulate filters (code 474). The sheet appeared in 1997 along with the introduction of a new tolerance system. Conforms to the European standard ACEA A3-04 or B3-04.
On the Mercedes Benz website they write that oils from tolerance sheet 229.1 are not used in any of the currently produced engines. On motors manufactured before 2002 - please. The rest should be looked for in sheet 223.2.
They are used for both diesel and gasoline engines. Cannot be used in diesel engines with DPF particulate filters (with code 474). Complies with ACEA A3-04 and B4-04 (different from oils with a tolerance of 229.1 in better quality, low oxidizability, low phosphorus and chlorine content).
Applicable:
- for all gasoline engines, except M278;
- for gasoline AMG engines, except: M152, M156, M157, M159, M275 AMG, M113 AMG, M112 AMG;
- from diesel engines (cannot be used only for cars with a DPF diesel particulate filter);
There is one interesting and very specific engine - M155, it is installed on the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, for which the only tolerance is applicable - 229.3. Not all oils can be used from this sheet, but only Mobil oils and only with a viscosity of 5W-50. This is a perfectly legitimate agreement between the engine manufacturer AMG and ExxonMobil in terms of lubricants. The choice of an oil brand is more commerce than technology and technology, and viscosity is the requirements of engine designers.
Engine oils from approval sheet 229.31
They are used for diesel engines with code 474 (DPF particulate filter), it was for these engines that such oils were created. The sheet appeared in 2003. Complies with ACEA A3-04, B4-04 and C3-04 (C is Low SAPS oil class). In addition, such oils are also suitable for gasoline engines, but only M266, M271. According to document SI18.00-P-0011A, engines 271 Evo, 112, 113, 272, 273, 276, 278 and 275 cannot be filled with engine oils from approval sheet 229.31. Strict requirements for soot formation force oil manufacturers to reduce the amount of zinc, calcium, molybdenum and other elements on which most additives are based.
Different principles of additives - this is the main difference between oils 229.31 and 229.51 from 229.3 and 229.5. Using, for example, 229.51 in a 273 motor can cause real engine damage.
They are used for all gasoline and diesel engines of Mercedes Benz passenger cars, except for diesel engines with a particulate filter. Complies with ACEA A3-04 and B4-04.
Recently, in the description of the oil, it was indicated that tolerance 229.5 is not applicable for the M104, M119 and M166 engines. In fact, except for the M166 and the M155 compressor engine, oils with a tolerance of 229.5 are applicable to all Mercedes Benz gasoline and most diesel engines (this article is only about cars). There are many mutually exclusive documents - according to some, use in engines 104, 119, 120 is unacceptable, and according to others, it is allowed. For example: documents BF18.00-P-1000-01B and AP18.00-P-0101AA. We have no right to publish these documents - the intellectual property of Daimler AG (see WIS).
This confusion led to the opinion that oils from sheet 229.5 cannot be used in engines 104, 119 and 120 due to the use of paper oil filters in them, which are destroyed by the components of these oils. 229.5 oils are considered to be used only with fleece oil filters. This is a myth: these oils began to be used on Mercedes back in May 2002, and fleece filters (code A000 180 2609) for M112,113 and 137 engines appeared only in September 2003. And yet - in the oil systems of M111 engines (according to the documents they have a permit 229.5) use the same paper oil filters A104 180 01 09.
BUT! When used in engines with a paper filter, the mileage should not exceed 10 thousand km. The principle of oil with an extended oil change interval is to contain a large amount of alkali, which neutralizes oxidation products. In oils 229.1 and 229.3, the base number (TBN) is 6.6 ... 8.6, and for - already about 12. Fleece filters (from non-woven fabric) are made from two-layer polyester. The first layer is frame, and the second is filtering.
In motors with paper filters, oils from sheet 229.5 can be used, significantly reducing the service life.
Oils with a tolerance obviously differ in performance and are not equally useful for Mercedes Benz and AMG engines. For AMG M112, M113, M152, M156, M157 and M159 engines, only oils from the 0W-40 and 5W-40 series are allowed.
Used in diesel engines of Mercedes Benz cars with a particulate filter (code 474). The sheet appeared in 2005. Complies with ACEA A3-04, B4-04 and C3-04. Oils can also be used in gasoline engines, but only M266, M271, M271Evo. It is the same in AMG gasoline engines: M156 and M159.
According to document SI18.00-P-0011A, engines 112, 113, 272, 273, 275, 276 and 278 are prohibited from using engine oils from approval sheets.
Approval 2013, for oils capable of providing maximum fuel economy (Extreme Fuel Economy) and produced using the “Low Saps” technology. This tolerance reduces the accumulation of soot particles in the particulate filter, which prevents regeneration and the associated loss of power; reduction of oxidation and oil consumption even at high concentrations of biodiesel in the fuel mixture; a high degree of engine protection against wear, which significantly exceeds the new API SN standard, including under extreme climatic conditions. Basic requirements ACEA A5/B5 C1.
For convenience, we publish the table:
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Sheet 226.0/1 |
Seasonal/all-weather engine oils for passenger car diesel engines and diesel engines of older naturally aspirated vehicles; |
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Sheet 226.5 |
All-weather motor oils for gasoline engines and for diesel engines according to sheet 226.1; |
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Sheet 227.0/1 |
Seasonal/all-weather motor oils for all diesel engines; |
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Sheet 227.5 |
The requirements are the same as in sheet 227.1, but oils can also be used in gasoline engines; |
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Sheet 228.0/1 |
Seasonal/all-weather SHPD engine oils for all Mercedes-Benz diesel engines; |
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Sheet 228.2/3 |
Seasonal/all-weather SHPD engine oils for diesel engines, as in sheet 228.1; |
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Sheet 228.5 |
Entered into force in 1996; |
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Sheet 229.1 |
Includes requirements for oils for gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars manufactured before September 1999, intended for gasoline engines of the BR 100 series and diesel engines of the BR 600 series; |
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Sheet 229.3 |
Includes requirements for oils for new gasoline and diesel passenger car engines manufactured since October 1999; |
Requirements:
Specifications:
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ACEA quality level |
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engine's type |
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OM 602, CEC-L-51-T-95 |
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Cylinder wear, µm |
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Cam wear, microns |
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Viscosity increase, % |
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OM, CEC-L-42-A-92 |
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Estimation of sludge volume, points |
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OM 441LA EURO II, CEC-L-52-T-97 |
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Wear assessment, points |
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Cylinder wear at the 1st ring, mm |
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M 111, CEC-L-53-T-95 |
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Sludge Volume Estimation |
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Cam wear, microns |
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Requirements for transmission oils and hydraulic fluids
General guidelines for gear oils, based on MB Blatt data sheet 231.1, 234
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Manual transmission |
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Rear differential (regular) |
235.0, 235.2, 235.7 |
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Automatic transmission without GKUB 4) |
236.1, 236.6, 236.7, 236.8 2) , 236.9, 236.10, 236.81 |
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Front differential (4Matic) |
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Steering L 075 Z |
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Power Steering |
236.3, 236.6, 236.7 |
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Transfer case |
80, 80W, 80W/85W 3) |
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Note:
1) - Except GL 76/30-5, GL 275 E;
2) - Only for arctic climate;
3) - Hot zones: SAE 90, 85W-90;
4) - GKUB - adjustable clutch to lock the torque converter.
based on data sheet MB Blatt 340
Oil change interval requirements
based on specification sheet MB Blatt 041 (1.0, 1.1)
3) For classes C, E and S from 1.7.93
Note: For all engines under severe operating conditions, halve oil change intervals.
MB 226.0- oils with a stable viscosity for a standard service interval in diesel engines with conventional supercharging of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. ACEA - below A2-96 requirements
MB 226.1- all-season oils for naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines, API SF/CC. ACEA - below A2-96 requirements
MB 226.5- all-weather oils for naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines, API SG/CC. ACEA - below A2-96 requirements
MB 227.0/227.1- oils with a stable and variable viscosity for operation in diesel engines with conventional supercharging and turbocharging manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. Close to ACEA E1-96 requirements for short service intervals. API CD
MB 227.5- all-weather oils for forced petrol and diesel engines of passenger cars, API SG/CD. Conform to A2-96, B2-96
MB 228.0/228.1- seasonal diesel oils SHPD (Super High Performance Diesel) with ultra-high performance properties. Exceeds ACEA E2-96 requirements, allows for longer service intervals. Suitable for all Mercedes-Benz diesel trucks. API CD+(API CE)
MB 228.2/228.3- diesel oils SHPD (Super High Performance Diesel) with ultra-high performance properties. Exceeds ACEA E3-96 requirements, allows for even longer service intervals. Recommended for heavy duty diesel vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. API CF-4
MB 228.5- diesel oils SHPD (Super High Performance Diesel) with ultra-high performance properties. Mercedes-Benz vehicles allow for the longest oil change intervals. Multigrade heavy duty supercharged diesel engine oils, API CF-4 and CG-4, with extended drain times, reduced fumes and catalytic damage. ASEA E4-98
MB 229.1- the approval was introduced in 1997 for universal motor oils used in gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz as first refueling oils. All-weather oils for uprated gasoline and diesel engines of passenger cars, API SJ/CF and API SJ/CG with extended change periods, with reduced fumes and harmful effects on the catalyst. ASEA - AZ-96, A2-98, AZ-98, V2-96, VZ-96
MB 229.3- according to this document, for cars manufactured in 1999 and later, energy-saving oils with a viscosity of OW-XX and 5W-XX, corresponding to ACEA AZ + VZ + V4-98, are required.
MB 229.51- the approval was introduced in 2005 for engine oils recommended for use in diesel engines with particulate filters, as well as modern gasoline engines. For motor oils approved for this approval, an extended service interval is provided compared to MV 229.31, up to 20 thousand km. Basic requirements are in accordance with ACEA A3 B4 and C3.
Daimler Chrysler/Mercedes-Benz engine oil approvals
MB 228.1 - Multigrade SHPD oils approved for Mercedes-Benz diesel engines. Extended oil change interval for turbocharged truck engines (up to 30,000 km), ACEA E2 compliance.
MB 228.3 - All-season SHPD oils for diesel engines of heavy trucks and tractors with and without turbocharging. Extended oil change interval. Depending on the operating conditions (30 - 60 thousand km.), Compliance with the requirements of ACEA E3.
MB 228.31 - Engine oils for diesel engines of commercial trucks, with particulate filters. API CJ-4 compliant + Mercedes Benz tests: MB OM611 and OM441LA.
MB 228.5 - UHPD (Ultra High Performance Diesel) engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial trucks that meet Euro 1 and Euro 2 environmental standards, with an extended interval (45 - 90 thousand km), in accordance with the recommendations of the automaker. Compliance with ACEA B2/E4, ACEA E5.
MB 228.51 - All-weather engine oil for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial trucks that meet Euro 4 requirements, with an extended drain interval (up to 100 thousand). Oils are distinguished by a low content of sulfate ash content, a limited content of phosphorus and sulfur. ACEA E6 compliant.
МВ 226.0/1 - Seasonal/all-weather engine oils for diesel engines of passenger cars without turbocharging. The oil has a short drain interval and meets the requirements of CCMS PD1.
MB 227.0 / 1 - Seasonal / multigrade engine oils for diesel engines of older vehicles without turbocharging. Extended drain interval, ACEA E1-96 compliant.
MB 227.5 - The requirements are the same as in sheet 227.1, but these oils can also be used in gasoline engines.
MB 229.1 - Motor oils for passenger cars with diesel and gasoline engines manufactured from 1998 to 2002. This standard exceeds the requirements of ACEA A3/B3.
MB 229.3 - Motor oils for passenger cars with an extended drain interval (up to 30 thousand km.). Oils are not used in engines with particulate filters, exceed the requirements of ACEA A3 / B4 standards.
MB 229.31 - LA (low ash) oils for engines of cars and vans, with particulate filters. Particularly for W211 E200 CDI, E220 CDI. The minimum content of sulfate ash (up to 0.8%). The approval was introduced on 07.2003. On its basis, in 2004, the ACEA C3 class was developed.
MB 229.5 - Oils for passenger car engines with extended drain intervals that meet increased environmental requirements and exceed the requirements of ACEA A3 / B4 standards. This category of oils provides fuel savings of 2%. Not applicable to engines with diesel particulate filters.
MB 229.51 - Engine oils for modern gasoline and diesel engines with particulate filters. Oils of this approval provide for an extended replacement interval (20 thousand km.) Compliance with ACEA A3 / B4 and C3 requirements. All oils in this category are made on a synthetic or semi-synthetic basis. The permit was introduced in 2005.
