Do I need an oil change?

[KatanaPilot]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Sam's sells Mobil 1 for $37.78 for a 6 pack,,,
From time to time they have it for $32.78 !!!

Be careful which oils you use in your Sprinters! Just because it's synthetic and the viscosity matches, does not mean they are suitable for use in the 3.0 engine.

This is a list of oils that meet the MB specification 229.51

These are all low SAPS (sulfated ash, phosphorus, sulfur) oils suitable for use in engines with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Although mid and high SAPS oils probably are better for engine wear, they will damage the DPF.

Mobil 1 has a euro spec low SAPS oil. I personally use Amsoil.

Please don't risk a DPF replacment just to save a few dollars on oil changes. It will cost more in the long run - a lot more!

[Mikegjax]

Originally Posted by KatanaPilot

Be careful which oils you use in your Sprinters! Just because it's synthetic and the viscosity matches, does not mean they are suitable for use in the 3.0 engine.

This is a list of oils that meet the MB specification 229.51

These are all low SAPS (sulfated ash, phosphorus, sulfur) oils suitable for use in engines with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Although mid and high SAPS oils probably are better for engine wear, they will damage the DPF.

Mobil 1 has a euro spec low SAPS oil. I personally use Amsoil.

Please don't risk a DPF replacment just to save a few dollars on oil changes. It will cost more in the long run - a lot more!

The new spec. is MB 229.52 Mobil 1 0W30 ESP is what MB uses and that is what I use.
Here is a long thread on this subject. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...e-90339-8.html

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Mikegjax

The new spec. is MB 229.52 Mobil 1 0W30 ESP is what MB uses and that is what I use.
Here is a long thread on this subject. http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...e-90339-8.html

Agreed on Mobil 1 ESP. To be clear for other readers in light of earlier comments in this thread, that is not the same as "Mobil 1."

You tell by the price...

[RedLdr1]

Originally Posted by MNtraveler

You tell by the price...

And by how few auto stores open stock it as well!

[capav8r]

I am going to go the oil analysis route and will also be adding a bypass oil filter. Without analysis, I would certainly change at least annually regardless of miles, or probably 15k miles. These things are terrible on oil. The regeneration cycle is one of the main culprits of killing your oil. Amsoil makes a very high quality oil that meets the MB specs. http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...-EA&zo=1203272



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[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by capav8r

I am going to go the oil analysis route and will also be adding a bypass oil filter. Without analysis, I would certainly change at least annually regardless of miles, or probably 15k miles. These things are terrible on oil. The regeneration cycle is one of the main culprits of killing your oil. Amsoil makes a very high quality oil that meets the MB specs. AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 I-ESP Synthetic Motor Oil



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Be careful because Amsoil is not on the MB approved list. MB states that the oil must be on their approved list and must state "MB-approved" on its label. Just stating "MB 228.51" is not compliant since it is not MB approved.

The approved list is at MB 228.51 - Low SPAsh multigrade service engine oils (Specification 228.51) - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids

If it's listed under some other brand name, my apologies. I also word-searched the page and did not find it.

UPDATE: I do see that the Amsoil web page does show MB 229.51 approval. I am using the 228.51 list which is the standard I believe was listed in our manual. It's the one I saved for reference. I believe it also states 229.31 and 229.51 are also OK but I can't verify it at the moment. The 229.51 and other standards are all available on the same web page using the drop-down standard selector feature.

[capav8r]

Yes, this Amsoil oil is fully approved. My 2015 chassis references 229.51.

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[KatanaPilot]

Originally Posted by capav8r

Yes, this Amsoil oil is fully approved. My 2015 chassis references 229.51.

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Must be a pilot thing.