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Originally Posted By: 95wagon This is what the manual states to use. Does anyone have info on the grade, type etcetera ? Equivalent oils? Preferably Motul . Thanks The recommendation for the M159 engine (worldwide) is MB229.5, but only 0w-40 or 5w-40. Motul solutions are 8100X-cess, 8100...

Originally Posted By: UncleDave Example - The first one I looked at Total Quartz INEO MC3 5W-30 right off the link When I looked it up I got this http://totalengineoils.com/quartz-ineo-mc3-5w30/ 229.51 cert only. Then I went to INEO home page search to and typed 229.52 and nothing came up...

Originally Posted By: UncleDave Can you list a some of the "many" other 229.52 options? Dear Uncle Dave, I am not sure what you are getting at. There are over 80 oils listed in the link in my post, I suppose that the Mobil and Valvoline options will be the most readily available to you...

Originally Posted By: 2444 I came across your forum and wanted to get your advice. I have a 2014 Mercedes 250 Bluetec diesel. This is the 2.1 liter four cylinder with twin turbo. Because of the DPF (planning on removing it in the future) Mercedes is recommending an 229.52 oil and most are using...

Originally Posted By: CapitalTruck In the oils department there are a lot of people here with a higher breadth of knowledge than I. Does anyone know a dexos oil with a 100° viscosity thicker than Mobil 1's? I think it's 11.1? Titan GT1 Pro-Flex has a Kinematic Viscosity at 100C of 11.8...

Originally Posted By: edyvw VW 504.00/507.00 have very low max. SAPS level, so if it meets that it will meet SAPS level for MB and BMW, since MB and BMW allow mid-SAPS in their diesels. Do not forget, these requirements specify minimum what oil need to meet, not maximum. Absolutely right; my...

Originally Posted By: Rednks1 I am the owner of a 2006 bmw z4m roadster and just did the oil change. Bmw has the new 10w60 turbo oil they gave me not the old Castrol oil. is this a good or a bad change they made or should I go back to the old Castrol tws 10w60 These days (since November 2014...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Good luck with that. Let us know if you get it. Yes I do, and why not. They gladly provide what I have asked for, whether it be for engine, transmission or other fluids - and why not? Regards, lim

Originally Posted By: rooflessVW Originally Posted By: Olas Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: Olas Do you mean stuff that is on BMWs own list? Most folks dont have access to this list. If you do, please share a link. Most folks don't have access to the list? 2nd link...

Originally Posted By: SLO_Town In both our virtually flawless, ultra maintained BMWs I tried a new brand of oil that met BMW LL-01 specs; a German-made boutique brand. Rather like 'Noey', I'm dying to know what is the brand in question; no scientific interest - simply curious. Regards, lim

Originally Posted By: mlupone This is my first oil change. 36K miles. Looking for a 229.5 compliant engine oil that is readily available in retail market. Any suggestions? Pick one of these depending on price, availability and whim. Regards, lim

Originally Posted By: zoli 2. Reasonable priced alternatives for gasoline engines (5K miles OCI): Total Quartz Energy 9000 5W40 Mobil 3000 X1 5W40 Castrol Magnatec 5W40 (C3) Fuchs Titan Superyn LL 5W-40 (C3) I think the Titan Supersyn Longline is A3/B4, rather than C3. PM sent. Regards, lim

Originally Posted By: zoli Current baby is a 2001 VOLVO S60 2.0 litre (inline 5, flat tappet)) with turbo and auto tranny in excellent shape after 214K miles. Oil consumption is max 2 quarts per 6000 miles with synthetic 5W40. The oil colour on dipstick is dark brown after 4K miles. Headache...

Originally Posted By: Torrid The available fluid options, especially last minute on a Sunday are near nonexistent which is when I was able to gather materials and get to work. ZF states Lifeguard 6 and the Jaguar fluid are the only options. Torrid et al, According to ZF's List of Lubricants...

Originally Posted By: mjbi The only recommended oil for this car is the Castrol Edge Professional 0w-20. I can find various versions of the Edge, but not the Edge Professional. Where can I find a retailer that sell this specification. If not, is there an alternative oil acceptable? There is a...