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DateQuestionAnswer
09/05/2009
Is Mobil 1 Diesel Motor Oil Okay for the smart Car?
We have just purchased an '06 smart car with the turbo-charged .7 liter engine. While the car has just over 1,000 miles, I opted to change the oil and filter since the original oil has been in there f...
Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 does not meet MB 229-5.  You can instead use Mobil 1 0W-40.
09/01/2009
Has Mobil 1 Lost its Endorsement for the Mercedes-Benz C Class?
I recently purchased a 2005 Mercedes C230 Sport sedan with 6 speed manual transmission. The owner's manual states Mobil 1 as oil of choice. I spoke with a service shop today seeking a local shop to wo...
Mobil 1 (ESP Formula M 5W-40 or 0W-40) remains the recommended oil for gasoline-fueled, Mercedes-Benz cars in the U.S., and you absolutely should continue using Mobil 1.  Regarding your inquiry on for...
04/01/2009
Using 5W-40 Grade Motor Oil Instead of 0W-40 in a Mercedes-Benz
I've been using Mobil 1 0W-40 synthetic oil in my 1992 500E Mercedes for 4 years now and have been told to consider 5W-40 grade for my car. I live in southern California, my mechanic only carries 0W-4...
Both a 5W-40 and 0W-40 will provide the same level of protection at high temperatures, especially if you are using a product like Mobil 1. As far as the 0W versus the 5W, this should not make a differ...
02/15/2009
What Are the Benefits of Low Ash Oil?
What are the benefits of using "low ash" oil? I have some Mobil 1 low ash for my Mercedes diesel. Can it be used elsewhere?
Low ash oils typically are used for diesel vehicles that have a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) so the carryover oil that makes it into the exhaust system does not foul the particulate filter.  We rec...
12/02/2008
Is the Mobil 1 Installed at Dealerships the Same Product as What's Sold in Stores?
Is Mobil 1 in auto stores the same as the oil used at the Mercedes dealers? BMW uses Castrol but it is supposedly blended to BMW's specs and therefore I cannot use off the shelf Castrol synthetic. Doe...
The Mobil 1 sold at retail stores is the same as that sold at Mercedes-Benz dealers, whenever the viscosity grade and name are the same. Nevertheless, we do have three products that are blended to mee...
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