Engine Oil

APPROVED ENGINE OILS

IMPORTANT:
Engine oils are labeled on the container with various ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automobiles) and/or API (American Petroleum Institute) designations of quality. Mercedes Benz recommends the use of engine oils which meet ACEA or API classifications. If an ACEA quality engine oil is not available, then an API quality engine oil should be used. Only engine oils (including synthetic and/or recycled engine oil) with any of the following classification grade, or combinations thereof, are approved:

Engine ACEA classification API classification
Gasoline A2 SH
A3 SJ
Diesel B2 CF-4
B3 CG-4

Always refer to the viscosity grade charts in the Owner's Manual or below for the proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature.

Note: The chart (see image) supersedes ALL previously published viscosity charts.

Select oil viscocity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change using the chart below (image).

Viscosity Grades For Motor Oils:

For additional information, please refer to the vehicle Owner's Manual.