Ask The Expert - ENGINE OIL

[LawrenceMB]

Hi Pat, what are the recommended Engine oil choices from your range for my W210 E320 Facelift Estate please? Engine number: 11294130900442
Thanks,
Lawrence

 

[coupe deville]

What engine oil should I use in a French Flatbread

Olive

 

[EuroCarParts]

Hi Pat, what are the recommended Engine oil choices from your range for my W210 E320 Facelift Estate please? Engine number: 11294130900442
Thanks,
Lawrence

Hi Lawrence,

Whats your reg?

if you enter it online, it will suggest the correct ones.

Pat

 

[Rashman]

Hi, I'm abit late on this one as I've only just noticed the thread.
My question is this:
If Mercedes /AMG recommend Mobil 1, why do they only supply Shell Helix Ultra in their workshops and not use Mobil 1 as stated on the slam-panel of the car?

 

[EuroCarParts]

Hi, I'm abit late on this one as I've only just noticed the thread.
My question is this:
If Mercedes /AMG recommend Mobil 1, why do they only supply Shell Helix Ultra in their workshops and not use Mobil 1 as stated on the slam-panel of the car?

Although it was meant to end on the 1st - thats a MUST HAVE question!

i've submitted it for you!

Pat

 

[Rashman]

Although it was meant to end on the 1st - thats a MUST HAVE question!

i've submitted it for you!

Pat

Hi Pat, yes, sorry for chipping in after the deadline!
This issue with Shell/Mobil has always bugged me. I asked a couple of people at MB and they just said that Shell is what they use and that they never use Mobil 1.
I researched Shell Helix Ultra abit and from what I can make out, Shell HU has been approved by Mercedes and has been used by them for some time now.

I would very much like to know what you/ others think about this.

Thanks again, Pat.

 

[sinewave]

I'd say the only reason an MB dealer would use Shell over Mobil is that they get a better discount on full drums.

Pat, when will the answers appear??

 

[Rashman]

I'd say the only reason an MB dealer would use Shell over Mobil is that they get a better discount on full drums.

Pat, when will the answers appear??

Yes, I'm guessing that it has alot to do with price too.

From what I understand, Shell Helix Ultra is on par with Mobil 1 and has been approved by Mercedes, hence them using it.

I just find it strange that they openly say "Mercedes & AMG recommend Mobil 1" and then don't put it in their cars!

 

[Will]

Yes, I'm guessing that it has alot to do with price too.

From what I understand, Shell Helix Ultra is on par with Mobil 1 and has been approved by Mercedes, hence them using it.

I just find it strange that they openly say "Mercedes & AMG recommend Mobil 1" and then don't put it in their cars!

As already mentioned - there's 'approved' and 'recommended'.

Mercedes-Benz and AMG being the manufacturer - and the UK dealers being just a retailer and service point.

I would imagine that at the dealership end of this - bearing how much oil they get through - if Shell meets the approved specs and is cheaper to buy they'll probably use that.

They're a business after all - all about profit at the end of the day

 

[Will]

This thread might be useful on an AMG/engine oil related query:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/133259-w211-e55-engine-oil.html

HTH

 

[EuroCarParts]

I'd say the only reason an MB dealer would use Shell over Mobil is that they get a better discount on full drums.

Pat, when will the answers appear??

Could well do that, but would be interested to hear the opinions!

Questions are being checked and sent to Mobil today, so should have them back in a week

Pat

 

[Charles Morgan]

A very long week - just a day short of a month.

Any progress?

 

[mbzclk]

Hi

Did we ever get the answers to this Pat?

Regards