Except for vehicles with turbocharger (Engine
models 134910 and 135930)
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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric temper-
ature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following
classification:
• “MB 229.1” or higher
Except for vehicles with turbocharger (Engine
models 3A91 and 4A90)
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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric temper-
ature.
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SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 en-
gine oils can only be used if they meet
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SM
specifications.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following
classification:
• API classification: “For service SM”
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or
A5/B5”
NOTE
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Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical assem-
bly.
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The engine model is indicated on the vehicle
information code plate.
Refer to “Vehicle information code plate” on
page 9-02.
Vehicles with turbocharger
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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric temper-
ature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following
classification:
• API classification: “For service SG” or
higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or
A5/B5”
NOTE
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Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical assem-
bly.
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SAE 5W-30 engine oil can be used to im-
prove engine startability in very cold weather
areas where the lowest atmospheric tempera-
Maintenance
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