Mercedes-Benz Engine Oil: MB 229.5, 229.51, and 229.52 Approvals
Learn about Mercedes-Benz engine oil approvals MB 229.5, 229.51, and 229.52, including specs, requirements, and consequences of using the wrong oil.
By Lee Shahin ·
Oil and filter service
Read the guides relevant to your vehicle and check the stated specifications before choosing parts or starting work.
Buying Guides · BMW
BMW Oil Filter Guide: Check the Application Before Ordering
Check BMW oil-filter applications, distinguish filter part numbers from oil approvals, and review the MANN-FILTER HU 6014/1 z before ordering.
By Lee Shahin ·
Explore: Filters
Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
BMW LL-01 Oil: Specification Meaning and Approved Oils
A 2008 335i takes LL-01 oil. Run a generic 5W-30 without that sheet approval and the Valvetronic solenoids clog first, then the VANOS actuators start hunting.
By Lee Shahin ·
Explore: Engine Oil & Service