I bought a used 2018 (7100 mi) Mercedes Benz recently that has the new I4 Turbo, which some say comes with a gasoline particulate filter. I realize that this more or less requires the use of low SAPS motor oil. However, the operators manual only specifies MB 229.5 and 229.6 approval ratings on page #391. It does not specify an oil weight of any kind.
I also believe that MB should require 229.51 for this engine, which does appear on their website.
I live in Central Florida, so it can get pretty hot here. I run a lot of short trips (spelled fuel dillution), don't put many miles on each year, (3-4000 maybe) and change oil every January, whether it needs it or not!
After searching my local Walmart, Advance, and Orielly's and finding nothing with C1 or C4 rating and no ESP Mobil1, I decided to look online.
I chose Ravenol FDS, in 5W-30 grade which is listed on their website as MB 229.51, 229.6, it is written as a PAO oil that withstands high heat and does not rely on VII's to make its viscosity. It has a listed HTHS of 3.0 @150C a TBN of 10.1, BUT a SAPS level 1.2% weight. I purchased 2 5L jugs from Blauparts. This Oil is A1/B1 A5/B5 and SL/CF.
I believe I should have chosen their VMS grade 5W-30 with an HTHS of 3.51 @150C and a SAPS level of 0.8 %weight.
My question is, will using the FDS in this engine cause any damage using it in this engine for 2 oil changes, until I can get into the VMS .
I also believe that MB should require 229.51 for this engine, which does appear on their website.
I live in Central Florida, so it can get pretty hot here. I run a lot of short trips (spelled fuel dillution), don't put many miles on each year, (3-4000 maybe) and change oil every January, whether it needs it or not!
After searching my local Walmart, Advance, and Orielly's and finding nothing with C1 or C4 rating and no ESP Mobil1, I decided to look online.
I chose Ravenol FDS, in 5W-30 grade which is listed on their website as MB 229.51, 229.6, it is written as a PAO oil that withstands high heat and does not rely on VII's to make its viscosity. It has a listed HTHS of 3.0 @150C a TBN of 10.1, BUT a SAPS level 1.2% weight. I purchased 2 5L jugs from Blauparts. This Oil is A1/B1 A5/B5 and SL/CF.
I believe I should have chosen their VMS grade 5W-30 with an HTHS of 3.51 @150C and a SAPS level of 0.8 %weight.
My question is, will using the FDS in this engine cause any damage using it in this engine for 2 oil changes, until I can get into the VMS .