Oils & Fluids - Factory Approved Products
REF. NO. MBNA 00/31aTO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: August 1988
(supersedes MBNA 00/31, Dec. 1987)
SUBJECT:
FACTORY-APPROVED SERVICE PRODUCTS ALL MODELS
NOTE:
This S.I. contains the updated information which was issued in July 1988.
This is a current listing of factory-approved service products which are presently available in the U.S.A. it will be revised from time to time to add or delete products according to the latest information received from the factory. Any product listed in future supplements, to the "M-B Specifications for Service Products" microfiche that is available, in the U.S.A. is also automatically approved for use.
We recommend that only approved service products be used in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Additional information on the products listed can be found in the "MB Specifications for Service products" microfiche.
Approved Engine Oils
IMPORTANT:
Engine oils are labeled on the container with various API (American
Petroleum Institute) designations of quality. Only oils from the listings with any of the following combinations are approved: SE/CC, SE/CD, SF/CC or SF/CD. Always refer to the "Viscosity Grade" charts in the Owner's Manual in this S.I. for the proper viscosity grade based on ambient temperature.
NOTE:
Multi-viscosity engine oils (sheet no. 226.1) which have an API grading of SF only have not been released by our factory and should therefore not be used (eg: some 5W30 and some 10W40 viscosity grade).
1. Single-Viscosity Engine Oils (Sheet No. 226.0)
2. Multi-Viscosity Engine Oils (Sheet No. 226.1)
2. Multi-Viscosity Engine oils (Sheet No 226.1) (Continued)
3. Single-Viscosity S3 Quality Engine Oils (Sheet No. 227.0)
4. Multi-Viscosity S3 Quality Engine Oils (Sheet No. 227.1)
5. Break-In Oil (Sheet No. 225.3)
Viscosity Grades for Motor Oils
Adhering precisely to the SAE grades in accordance with the ambient temperature would result in frequent oil changes. Consequently, the temperature ranges shown are merely guidelines, which can be exceeded in the upper or lower limits for brief periods.
1. Gasoline Engines and 2. Diesel Engines
Diesel Engines 601, 602, 603. Except 601, 602, 603
1. SAE 4O may be used if ambient temperatures instantly exceed 30°C (86°F).
2. Except turbodiesel engine 617.95.
NOTE:
For additional information, please refer to an Owner's Manual or the "MB specifications for Service Products" microfiche.
Rear Axle Differential (Sheet No. 235) D-A Lubricant Co., Inc.
D-A Gear Guard SAE 90 1340 West 29th Street
Available in either 35, 120 or 400 Indianapolis, IN 46208
pound containers.
MB Hypoid Gear Oil Part No. 000 989 28 03
Limited Slip Differential (Sheet No. 235.3)
MB Limited Slip Differential Oil Part No. 000 583 09 04
Manual Transmission (Sheet No. 236.2)
Fuchs Renofluid TF 10 MBNA Part No. Q2 09 0004
15 gallon containers only
Power Steering (Sheet No. 236.3)
MB Power Steering Fluid Part No. 000 989 88 03
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Sheet No. 236.4, 236.6 & 236.7)
High Temperature Roller Bearing Grease (Sheet No. 265.1).
(NLGI Class 2) for Front Wheel Bearings
MB High Temperature Antifriction
Bearing Grease Part No. 000 989 49 51
Shell Retinax AX Shell Oil Company, NY, NY
Multi-purpose Greases (Sheet No. 267)
Product Name Supplier
3752 Almagard Vari-Purpose Lubrication Engineers, Inc. Fort Worth, TX.
Lubricant
Castrol MP Grease Castrol, Hackensack, NJ
Chevron Dura-Lith Grease EP2 Chevron USA, Inc. San Francisco, Ca
Mobilgrease MP Mobil Oil Corp., New York, NY
Renolit MP Fuchs oil Corporation, Somerville, NJ
Union MP Automotive Grease Union Oil Company of California, Brea CA
Valvoline Mehrzweck Fett Valvoline International, Lexington, KY
(Multipurpose Grease)
Engine Cooling System (Sheet No. 325.1)
MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze MBNA Part no. Q1 03 0001
CAUTION!:
The use of aluminum components in M-B engines requires that the Anticorrosion/Antifreeze used be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use MB Anticorrosion /Antifreeze may result in a significantly shortened service life. While there may be a number of products available which will provide the required protection, all such products have not been tested for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The above new product is suitable for our engines and can be mixed with the original Anticorrosion/Antifreeze filled in at the factory.
Brake System (Sheet No. 331.0)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus) Part No.000 989 08 07 10 (0.75 Liter Container)
Part No. 000 989 08 07 11 (5.0 Liter Container)
Brake Pad Paste (Sheet No. 332)
MB Brake Pad Paste Part No. 001 989 10 51
Central Hydraulic System-Model 600 (Sheet No. 342)
MB Hydraulic Fluid Part No. 100 890 00 11
Hydraulic Oil For Load Leveling System and Hydropneumatic Suspension (Sheet No. 343)
MB Hydraulic Oil Part No. 000 989 91 03 10 all models
NOTE:
Dealer Stock of the previous part no. 000 989 85 03 may be used on vehicles up to M.Y. 1985.
Refrigerants (Sheet 361) Quality R 12
Compressor Oils (Sheet 362)
Windshield Washer Concentrate (Sheet 371)
MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate "S" Part No. 001 986 19 71 11 (40 ml)
Note:
Refer to S.I. MBNA 82/23b, October 1987, for suggested mixing ratios and temperature recommendations.
Fuel Requirements
1. Gasoline Engines
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, MTBE, IPA, IDA, and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed. - MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
As of model year 1987, all gasoline models require premium unleaded gasoline
As of model year 1986, all gasoline models except 190E 2.3 require premium unleaded gasoline
Use only premium, leaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be at least 91 min. It is an average of both the research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2. This is also known as, the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
CAUTION!:
To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions:
^ Have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.
^ Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
^ Do not exceed an engine speed of 2,000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load, such as two persons and no luggage.
^ Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded, towing a trailer or operating in mountainous terrain.
Model years 1975-1985 and M.Y. 1986 model 190E 2.3
Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be at least 87 min (premium unleaded may also be used).
Model years 1972-1974
Use leaded or unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be at least 87 min. When only unleaded gasoline is being used, check valve clearance at half the recommended interval.
Pre-model year 1972
Use premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D439. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be at least 91 min. Check valve clearance at half the recommended interval.
2. Diesel Engines
Use only commercially available vehicular diesel fuels No. 2 or No. 1 (ASTM D975 No. 2-D or No. 1-D).
For information on cold weather operation, refer to the respective Owner's Manual or Service Information MBNA 00/07, November 1982.
3. Approved Additives - For Diesel Fuel
CAUTION!:
If non-approved fuel additives are used in vehicles with a Trap Oxidizer, the Trap Oxidizer could be damaged, resulting in severe engine power loss and expensive repairs not covered under the new vehicle warranty.