W203 diesel - What engine oil should my dealer have used?

[flwtcher7751]

Hi all
I have just had a B service on my 2006 W203 C220 CDi carried out by a main dealer who sold me the car and have done all services on it since
I asked them to price match the £280 that l had been quoted by a MB dealer in Leicester including the four year plus reduction and they did so l went with them
It needed the brake fluid change too under ESS at £85 and two new tyres so a final bill of £700

When l got the car back and looked at the invoice, it stated Shell oil had been used.
OQOILPC9 SHELL OIL QTY 13.00 UNIT PRICE £4.00 NET TOTAL £52.00
I thought MB always use Mobil to maintain the Mobilo warranty and did l really get a price match or just cheaper materials used?
I will have to contact the dealer to find out what oil to use to top it up if needed


I won't mention the damage to the wheel faces here or name the garage, but would appreciate advice on the engine oil before l raise it with them or complete the customer satisfaction report.

Best wishes to all

 

[markjay]

Any oil that meets MB Spec Sheet 229.3/239.31 or 229.5/229.51 is fine.

(The 'x1' is low-ash required for some diesel engines - DPF equipped).

Mobil, Castro, Shell, Petronas..

I believe that Mobil 1 is only mandatory for AMG cars.

 

[npuk]

They would have used an oil that meets MB spec. Many dealers switched to Shell some time ago.

I thought MB always use Mobil to maintain the Mobilo warranty and did l really get a price match or just cheaper materials used?

Mobil1 has nothing to do with Mercedes Mobilo.

Mercedes use petronas oil for factory fill now.

 

[flwtcher7751]

Thanks very much for the replies, so the Mobilo cover will still apply?
I mistakenly thought it had to have Mobil oil

Thanks again for the reassurance

 

[grober]

Just similar names but with a common linguistic root.

Mobilo= Mercedes help system to keep you on the move

Mobil= brand name of chemical products that keep you on the move

In both cases its an aspiration rather than a fact- you got to hand it to those marketing boys!

 

[Dahliaman]

can I buy Mobil Oil on line is it cheaper,what sites do you use?

 

[markjay]

Generally, Opie Oils provide good service at a very reasonable price.

Euro Car Parts are a sponsor here and provide discount to forum members ordering online.

Costco - if you are a member - have good deals on Mobil 1 oils though their selection is small, usually just one of two types of Mobil 1 on sale at any time.

 

[Dahliaman]

Cheers Markjay