European Car Service Kits: Verify Parts, Fluids and Fitment
Learn how to verify parts, fluids, and fitment for European Car Service Kits to ensure optimal maintenance and performance for your vehicle.
By Lee Shahin ·
Engine Oil & Service
Compare manufacturer oil approvals and find the specification for your engine.
Reviewed products
Liqui Moly · 2004
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30, 1 L
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Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Top Tec 6600 0W-20, 5 L
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Mobil 1
Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 European Car Formula, 2 x 5 qt
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Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula 0W-40, 5 qt
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Start with these guides. Product recommendations within each article have their own disclosures. Confirm fitment against your vehicle and the retailer before ordering.
Fluid & Specification Guides · Mercedes-Benz
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.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Porsche
Porsche Cayenne Macan Oil Capacity by Engine
Porsche Cayenne Macan oil capacity specifications by engine and model year, including viscosity grades and filter requirements for proper maintenance.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Porsche
Porsche A40 Oil Approval: What It Means and Compatible Oils
Learn what Porsche A40 oil approval means for your engine, which oils meet this specification, and how to choose the right oil for your Porsche.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Audi
Audi Q5 and Q7 Oil: Comparing VW Specification References
Match the VW oil specification required by your Q5 or Q7 before choosing a bottle. Compare formula, viscosity and package size as separate checks.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Volkswagen
VW 507.00 vs. 504.00 vs. 502.00 Oil: How to Choose
Use the VW specification required for your exact vehicle, then compare the oil’s published references and the amount supplied.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Volkswagen
VW Jetta, GTI and Tiguan Oil: Match the Engine and Specification
Choose oil by the requirement for the specific Jetta, GTI or Tiguan. Match the formula before comparing bottle sizes and merchant offers.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Volvo
Volvo XC90 XC60 Oil Type by Engine (T5, T6, T8, D5)
Volvo XC90 XC60 oil type is crucial for maintaining your vehicle's performance and longevity.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes E350 Coolant and Oil Type by Year (W211, W212, W213)
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes Engine Oil: Keep MB 229.5, 229.51 and 229.52 Separate
Match the Mercedes-Benz oil approval required by your vehicle. Compare exact formulas and package sizes without treating different approval numbers as interchangeable.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes MB 229.5 Oil: Check the Requirement and Filter Separately
Match the required Mercedes oil specification and choose the filter by engine. Compare the exact MANN HU 711/6 z package for listed applications.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
BMW X5 Oil Type and Coolant by Generation (E53-G05)
The BMW X5 oil type and coolant specifications change with each generation, and I've watched shops make the same mistake: they assume a 5W-30 is a 5W-30, or that all BMW coolant is blue.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
BMW X3 and 335i Oil Type: N52, N54, N55, B58 Engines
BMW X3 and 335i oil type specifications for N52, N54, N55, and B58 engines. Includes viscosity grades, capacities, and approved oil standards for each engine.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · BMW
BMW 328i Oil Selection: Match the Engine and Required Approval
Choose BMW 328i oil by the requirement for the exact vehicle, then confirm viscosity, service quantity and filter. A model badge alone is not enough.
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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.
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Fluid & Specification Guides · Audi
Audi A4 Oil and Coolant: Check the Specification Before Buying
Choose Audi A4 fluids by the exact vehicle requirement, then compare the formula and package. B7, B8 or B9 alone is not a complete fluid specification.
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