which oil

[chubbs111]

i know this has prob been asked before but ive tried searching and cant find an answer,as i dont have a service book for the car i need to know which make and grade of engine oil to use,its for a 1999 clk200,previous owner was using mobil1 0w40 but not sure if thats an overkill.

 

[markjay]

The minimum spec required would be 229.3, but you can also use the newer spec 229.5.

229.31 and 229.51 are low-ash for diesel engines, they will be OK for your petrol engine as well but there is no need for it.

Viscosity should be one of the following: 0w40, 5w40, or 5w30.

As for make... anything that meets the spec above. Shell Helix Ultra, Mobile 1 , Mobil S, Petronas, MB-branded, are all fine.

 

[Silver CL55]

I just bought this;
Full Synthetic Oil - MB 229.5 (Petrol Engine) Recommended By Mercedes-Benz | eBay

The more you buy the cheaper the postage.
Could not see a better deal out there.
It is 229.5, I'm not sure of the viscosity.

 

[Mike Walker]

See my post elsewhere and buy MB oil from dealer. Cheaper the HAlfords at the moment allegedly.

 

[The _Don]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/amg-lounge/184681-mercedes-benz-oil-229-5-amg-spec-c63-etc.html

 

[Tim203]

Miller do an ATF MB and a 5w30 called Trident that has Benz's DIN Nr. on it. Seems to work ok in mine

 

[G.P]

Shell Helix

^^^ This, and on there website it'll advise of the correct spec..