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Engine Oil: Fluid Type Specifications

Engine oil

Mercedes-Benz has very specific engine lubrication requirements and only oils that have a MB approval number and the approved viscosity ranges are to
be used when servicing your engine. The MB approval number will be marked on the oil container

156 .......................................................................................................................................................................... MB Approval Number 229.5* or 229.51
Approved Viscosities ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 0W-40, 5W-40
*156 engine using 229.5 should only use SAE 0w-40

Select oil viscosity grades according to the lowest and highest air temperature expected before next oil change
From 86F/30C to below +13F/-25C .................................................................................................................................................................. 0w-30, 5w-30
Above 86F/30C to below +13F/-25C ................................................................................................................................................. 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50

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