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Originally posted by rickjordan
NO Mercedes takes 5W-30. From what I have seen every European car takes at least xxW-40. We used to have a '99 VW Passat 1.8 Turbo, and the owner's manual said only to use 5W-30 for minor topping off, not for full oil changes. I also knew someone who had the V-6 Passat and his manual said the same thing.
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Here is a quote from the Mobil website: - This is the same as Delvac 1
Mobil 1 Truck & SUV is a 5W-40 viscosity grade product and is recommended by ExxonMobil where 5W-30, 10W-30 and 15W-40 lubricants are specified. Consult your owner's manual for specific manufacturer recommendations which may be required for warranty protection.
Mobil 1 Truck and SUV is recommended for use in gasoline and diesel powered trucks and SUVs built by Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler.
Mobil 1 Truck and SUV further meets the diesel engine requirements of Cummins, Powerstoke, Duramax and Navistar – for bigger, heavier duty truck applications, such as delivery vans and utility fleets.
Mobil 1 Truck and SUV is fully compatible with conventional engine oils.