E 550 4MATIC Sedan (212.090) V8-5.5L (273.970) (2011)
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
113, 272, 273, 275 .................................................................................................................................................................... MB Approval Number 229.5
Approved Viscosities ............................................................................................................................................................ 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-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