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For Vehicles With Flexible Service System (FSS or FSS PLUS) - U.S. vehicles
Model Year 1998 - Model Year 2004 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
only MB-approved synthetic motor oil for all vehicles equipped with the Flexible
Service System (FSS or FSS PLUS).

Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for vehicles equipped with the
Flexible Service System but may be used on older vehicles. If the engine oil used
does not meet the above mentioned standard, engine damage is possible,
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The use of any oil additives is not recommended by Mercedes-Benz USA and
may result in damage to the engine which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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MB-Approved Synthetic Engine oil MB Sheet
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Mobil 1 Formula 0W-40
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec European Formula 0W-30*
Pennzoil European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
Quaker State European Formula Ultra 5W-30*
ELF Excellium 229.5 5W-30*
Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5W-40*1 (Diesel only)
ELF Solaris LSX 5W-30*1 (Diesel only)

MB-Approved Synthetic Engine oil MB Sheet
Mobil 1 SuperSyn European Car Formula 0W-40
Castrol Syntec 5W-40
ELF Excellium LDX 5W-40
ELF Excellium LDX 0W-30*
Quaker State Full Synthetic European Formula 5W-40
Pennzoil Synthetic European Formula 5W-40
76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40
Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40
Motul 8100 E-Tech 0W-40
Motul 8100 X-Cess 5W-40
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30*
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
Valvoline SynPower MXL 0W-30*

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