Oil Types: Synthetic vs. Regular
When shopping for new oil, you'll find there is both synthetic and regular oil. Synthetic oil is used in premium vehicles like Mercedes-Benz, and this oil consists of a base oil, powder additives, and a carrier oil that allows the additives to be distributed evenly. Both regular and synthetic oil come from refined crude oils, with the main difference between the two is the amount of refining involved. At the molecular level, synthetic oil is refined, distilled, purified, and broken down. This process provides several advantages over regular oil, such as:
- Decreased deposits
- Decreased friction due to similar molecule sizes
- Increased performance in extreme climates
- Cleaner engine operation due to additives
- Fewer impurities in the final product
Mercedes-Benz Synthetic Oil Options
Sheet 229.1:
- Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5w-40
- Pennzoil Synthetic European 5w-40
- 76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40
- Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 15w-50
- Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 0w-40
- Valvoline Synpower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5w-40
- Castrol Syntec 5w-50
- Castrol Syntec 10W-40
Sheet 229.3:
- Shell Helix Ultra 5w-30
- Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40
- Castrol TXT Softec Plus 5w-30
Mercedes-Benz Oil Service Intervals
Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement and Oil Filter Replacement is included in Mercedes-Benz Service A** and Service B** intervals. These convenient intervals allow you to easily track your Mercedes-Benz services. You'll be alerted by your vehicle's Flexible Service System when it's time for Service A^ (every 20,000 kilometres or 1 year) or Service B^ (40,000 kilometres or 2 years).
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*Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle's ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.