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Originally posted by buster:
Well then, I'm not sure of the answer. I am willing to bet though meeting this spec. is not a big deal and that many other oils would meet it. Put it this way, I wouldn't let it bother you if Amsoil isn't on the list. I'm not surprised being how small of a company they are. It would be nice though to have a definitive and correct answer!
Here is the text from an e-mail I got from MBNA back in November when I inquired about recommended oils for the North American market. Please note that with each of the oils they list, they also list the 229.3 spec. The 229.5 in brackets [] was added by me to indicate those oils that also meet this tougher spec. (I've removed my name and e-mail address.
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Dear Mr. _______:
Thank you for your recent internet query.
For vehicles with Flexible Service System, Mercedes-Benz recommends the following approved Synthetic Engine Oils:
Mobil 1 0W-40 229.3 [229.5]
Castrol Syntec 5W-40 229.3
Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5W-40 229.3
Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula 5W-40 229.3
76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 229.3
Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 229.3
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 229.3 [229.5]
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 229.3