I had also found that the MB fluid is made by Shell below is the info from Amsoil site they will not list a replacement oil unless it matches correctly.
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1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300D 3.0L 6-cyl VIN Code 606.962 TurboDiesel
BOSCH SPARK PLUGS
All submodels
Plug......NA
Wire......NR
FILTERS
Oil Filter......51187
Air Filter......42462
Fuel Filter......33152
Trans......58845
Cabin Filter......24783
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......CI-4[1]
SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil
Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Diesel Oil
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
Grade 3......CG-4
Above 5°F......15W-40, 15W-50
Above -4°F......10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above 23°F......20W-40, 20W-50
All Temps......0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50
Automatic Transmission.....SLF[2]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear .....GL-5*[3]
90
Severe Gear 75W-90
Standard Differential, Rear .....GL-5
85W-90, 90
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
Brake Fluid.....HBH
Clutch Fluid.....HB
1. Use only MB approved synthetic motor oil for all vehicles
equipped W/ the Flexible Service SYS (FSS) as of
model year 1998.
2. SLF is Shell ATF 3403-M 115, MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10
3. CS IDENTIFICATION: metal plate on rear of differential.
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........7.4 quarts[1]
Differential, Rear..........2.7 pints
1. After refill check oil level.
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After removing the pan I can see that there is a tube that the dip stick fits in to it also apears buy the picture that tere is a diamond shaped boss at the top .It looks as though this is a stop to set the level at witch the stick measures the fluid.So I will be getting one on monday any one in the Portland ,Ore Vanc,Wash area that needs to check there fluid level in the future I would be will to let you use it.
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