Question for those of you in the know, are these two specs the same? I've read that Chrysler "borrowed" the MB-229.51 spec and made it MS-11106. I've seen the MOPAR catalog that lists the Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W30 as MS-11106 (MB-229.51).
I ask because an application engineer at Liqui-Moly stated they were "similar". I've also read that Amsoil says their European Car Formula 5W-30 that meets MB-229.51 is not recommended where MS-11106 is required.
These questions pertain to the engine oil requirements of my RAM 1500 with the 3.0L diesel. I know that there are quite a few oils that are ACEA C3 and MS-11106 as the manual requires. I would like to use the Liqui-Moly TopTech 4200, but it doesn't specifically list MS-11106, but it does meet MB-229.51, ACEA C3 and Fiat 955535-S1.
Here is what was listed in the owner's manual last April-
"For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1 or Fiat 9.55535-S3 and ACEA C3."
The wording was changed to read-
"For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- mends engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to ACEA C3."
So, are MB-229.51 and Chrysler MS-11106 the same, or not?
Thanks
I ask because an application engineer at Liqui-Moly stated they were "similar". I've also read that Amsoil says their European Car Formula 5W-30 that meets MB-229.51 is not recommended where MS-11106 is required.
These questions pertain to the engine oil requirements of my RAM 1500 with the 3.0L diesel. I know that there are quite a few oils that are ACEA C3 and MS-11106 as the manual requires. I would like to use the Liqui-Moly TopTech 4200, but it doesn't specifically list MS-11106, but it does meet MB-229.51, ACEA C3 and Fiat 955535-S1.
Here is what was listed in the owner's manual last April-
"For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1 or Fiat 9.55535-S3 and ACEA C3."
The wording was changed to read-
"For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- mends engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to ACEA C3."
So, are MB-229.51 and Chrysler MS-11106 the same, or not?
Thanks