We're running a Mercedes OM460LA in a piece of equipment we have. The manual says that it takes an MB228.5 CF 10w-40 oil. We use a semi-synthetic 15w-40 CJ-4 oil that meets MB 228.31 specs, according to the TDS. I'm not real worried about the 15w vs. 10w as we don't run this piece of equipment in the winter but will our specs be ok? We ran the same oil in the OM457LA we traded in with no problems.
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You can compare the two specs here:
http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/orig...p/hd/index.html
The 228.5 seems to be slightly better in terms of wear and piston deposits.
But if I had to guess, you'll probably be fine with 228.31 as well.
http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/orig...p/hd/index.html
The 228.5 seems to be slightly better in terms of wear and piston deposits.
But if I had to guess, you'll probably be fine with 228.31 as well.
You can also run a 228.3 oil, i.e. CI4+ "legacy" oil like Delo 400 15W40 Multigrade, Delvac MX 15W40, etc etc.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/228.3_en.html
The only 228.5 available in N. America is Delvac 1 SHC 5W40. You can buy it in 55 gal lots from Mobil distributors at $32/gal.
Charlie
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/228.3_en.html
The only 228.5 available in N. America is Delvac 1 SHC 5W40. You can buy it in 55 gal lots from Mobil distributors at $32/gal.
Charlie
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Nice tool link, Q Pete.
Shows how well rounded the CJ-4 specs are, overall.
Also allows for one to pick a lube specific to a particular criteria if something is of special need, such as corrosion, etc.
Shows how well rounded the CJ-4 specs are, overall.
Also allows for one to pick a lube specific to a particular criteria if something is of special need, such as corrosion, etc.
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