I think I need an oil change on my 2003 c270cdi.a pal of mine has several litres of mb oil which is 228.51.as he works on mb sprinter vans it is used for them.my question is can I use 228.51 or do I have to use an oil of 229.51.also is 228.51 synthetic or not.thanks in advance for any help.
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grumpyoldgit
MB Enthusiast
MB 228.51 spec oil is ok for most diesel engines according to the following sheet.
Yours is a OM612 engine, same as mine. It's the first three digits of your engine number.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/d/d/en/Spec_223_2.pdf
This link gives all the MB Approved oils that meets the 228.51 spec. http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/228.51_en.html
The spec refers to multigrade oils, not synthetic, semi-synthetic or mineral.
Yours is a OM612 engine, same as mine. It's the first three digits of your engine number.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/d/d/en/Spec_223_2.pdf
This link gives all the MB Approved oils that meets the 228.51 spec. http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/228.51_en.html
The spec refers to multigrade oils, not synthetic, semi-synthetic or mineral.
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