Mercedes Diesel Oil Change Kit 5W-40 - Liqui Moly OM3

For this application Mercedes calls for a 229.3 or a 229.5 spec oil. This today would be used in Gasoline powered Mercedes cars. Why might you ask? This is simply because this engine did not come with a Diesel Particulate Filter and did not require Urea Injection to keep emissions in check.

The LM2332 and LM2331 oil has the following attributes:

It is a modern top class low-friction, fully synthetic motor oil for all-season use in gasoline and diesel engines without diesel particulate filters (DPF).

Properties

• smooth engine running
• outstanding engine cleanliness
• high shear stability
• saves fuel and reduces pollutant emissions
• tested for turbochargers and catalytic converters
• excellent wear resistance
• outstanding lubrication reliability
• optimum stability to aging
• optimum oil pressure under all operating conditions
• rapid oil delivery at low temperatures

Specifications and approvals

• ACEA A3
• ACEA B4
• API SN
• API CF
• BMW Longlife-01
• MB-Approval 229.5
• Porsche A40 ∙
• Renault RN 0700
• Renault RN 0710
• VW 502 00
• VW 505 00

LIQUI MOLY also recommends this product for vehicles or assemblies for which the following specifications or original part numbers are required:

• Chrysler MS-10725
• Chrysler MS-10850
• Fiat 9.55535-H2
• Fiat 9.55535-M2
• Fiat 9.55535-N2
• Fiat 9.55535-Z2
• Opel GM-LL-B-025
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) B71 2294
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) B71 2296

You can find Diesel additives HERE.

You can find Oil additives HERE.

Engine longevity & optimal performance

It's recommended to use an Engine Flush by Liqui Moly prior to performing an oil change to dissolve sludge and engine deposits. Others have also purchased quality maintenance additives which you can find here.