I don't know who makes it, but sure, nothing wrong with it as long as it meets the specs for your engine. I use Super-Tech 5W-30 synthetic oil in my Hondas, and they seem to quite like it. Engines are clean, smooth running, all that, with well over 200,000 miles on 'em.

In my W211, though, the owner's manual indicates that Mobil-1 0W-40 European Formula is best for my engine, so I go with that in that car.

 

Sorry forgot to mention I use 0w40 in my Mercedes but wife's and my sisters Kia I use the supertech.
BTW after how many miles do you change ur supertech?

 

What MB approval you see on the oil?
Here is the list https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/bevo-sheets-sort1.html

 

MB approval list is out of date bull shit. Supertech is made by the same people who make Amazon basics oil of the same weight. Nothing wrong with it. check out BITOG.

 

And how would you know that? Do you keep lab with 20 technicians on your backyard?

 

In this particular case, Supertech doesn't have MB 229.5 and it's quite an extensive list. If Walmart paid MB to be on their list, they'd be on their list. I would just use whatever is on the list. Anything else is just a gamble that doesn't need to be wagered.

 

Mobil-1 FS 0W-40 European Formula really isn't that much more money, either. It really isn't. It's kinda like using the "made in China" oil filters vs. the OEM (Mann, Mahle, or Xengst). Naturally, I'm assuming here that you have the gasoline (M112 V6) engine, which is the 6-cylinder version of the M113 V8 engine, which uses the same oil and filters.

 

The people still rattling off 229.555346745 whatever are full of shit. Oil manufacturers have to pay Mercedes to have their oil tested and "approved" so our Luddite friend over here can rattle off about how you should only used approved oil and approved toilet paper and have approved sex in missionary position.
You know that cute little Mobil1 sticker they put on every MB radiator support. How much do you think ExxonMobil paid for that bit of advertising?

 

I actually did read BobIsTheOilGuy's analyses on various motor oils. Supertech is among them, as is Mobil 1 FS European Formula 0W-40. The Mobil-1 European Formula oil, especially the most recent formulation, apparently did rather better and lasted longer than the Supertech fully-synthetic oil. So, it seems the Mobil-1 FS really is a better oil.

At my oil/filter change interval of 5,000 miles, it probably doesn't make a lot of difference. There's a BenzWorld member somewhere in the Middle East (Lebanon?) who uses dino oil and changes it and the filter every 3K to 4K miles. He reports that his engine still looks clean and still runs like a top. This is because synthetic oil of any sort is disproportionatey expensive in his locale due to availability. Here in the USA, though, things are different, so given the price differential here when Mobil-1's on sale, might as well go with that.



You mean you have unapproved, non-229.696969696969-spec sex in other than the missionary position?? YOU HEATHEN!!!

:devil :laugh

I'll bet it cost ExxonMobil a lot. Business reasons are a lot of it, sure. Mercedes-Benz also specifies Shell ATF 134 for both 722.6 and 722.9 transmissions, again likely due to business reasons. Given the affordability of both Mobil-1 FS European Formula and Shell ATF 134, though, I see no reason not to buy and use them. I just wait for the Walmart "rollback" price and then stock up.

 

He tested them on his 1987 model.
MB start making their oil approvals somewhere around 2005

 

Like I said, it's great for my Hondas. Matter of fact, for most automotive applications, I would recommend the SuperTech oils, as they're a fine value. It's all about using the fluids that meet the manufacturer's specifications. The SuperTech synthetic oils exceed the specifications that my Hondas take, and the price is good. Turns out that the 5-speed manual transmission in those cars call for 10W-30 regular motor oil. Yep, seriously, that's what the Honda Owner's Manual says (I still have it). Therefore, I use 10W-30 synthetic (SuperTech), which is even better, and I change it at the specified intervals.

Likewise, for the Mercedes-Benz, you likewise should use the fluids that meet the manufacturer's specifications. In the case of the M112 and M113 engines, that means the 229.5 specification. There are several motor oils out there that meet that; SuperTech is not, unfortunately, one of them. So, for my Benzes, I use Mobil-1 FS European Formula 0W-40, which does meet the spec. Really, folks, it ain't that much more money, especially when Walmart has the "rollback" prices. That's when I stock up.

Same goes for oil filters. For my Mercedes-Benz M113 engines, I use only the OE fleece filters, because they're the best *for that engine*. For my Hondas, I use Fram or Purolator, purchased from Walmart.

Stick to the spec, folks, and you generally won't go wrong.

 

Been using WallyWorld oil and fluids in all our vehicles since they came to our area about 20+ years ago with fine results. So far original engines, transfer cases, diffs and trannys in our:

2010 Jeep Wrangler 138K miles
2001 Ford Sport Trac 122K miles
2003 Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel 205K miles
1993 Volvo 240 Wagon 175K miles
1991 GMC TopKick CAT diesel 233K miles
2004 MB E500 wagon 175K miles (MB spec fluids only in transfer case and diffs as recommended)

Oh, and way to many small engines to mention.

Walmart oils and fluids roll off the same assembly lines as many other well known brands but cost less due to their purchase quantities and agreements=$$$avings.

 

I like vavoline synthetic full, but i think they didnt have it for my 2008 e320 benz so i chose mobil 1. I dont like going to cheap on the oil and filter and if you decide to go cheap on the oil, definitely make sure you spend on good quality filter because the filter will keep that oil clean. I love wix filters and they have them for my benz. I get them from rockauto.

You are right many products are made in the same labs/factories. Trust your knowledge and skills and you will have confidence to even pull the entire engine out, , drain all fluids, disconnect everything reverse all that by placing a new engine in to your car instead of paying the stealership. This is a known fact because a non mechanic friend of mine did it. It was very fun.

You can find great transmissions and engines with low miles that were in a wreck from Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market I use to work at pepboys and a friend mechanic showed me this site, its gold.

Hope I have expanded your horizon. Thanks for listening.

 

You are right many products are made in the same labs/factories. Trust your knowledge and skills and you will have confidence to even pull the entire engine out, , drain all fluids, disconnect everything reverse all that by placing a new engine in to your car instead of paying the stealership. This is a known fact because a non mechanic friend of mine did it. It was very fun.

Just because it rolls out of the same factory does not mean that the additive package or base stock is the same. That can be all the difference.

 

People can believe what they want reguarding official manufacturer approval for drivetrain oils, but I tend to be of the belief that any HIGH QUALITY synthetic and weight based on your climate is adequate to use in our benz's.

I've been using Valvoline maxlife's synthetic atf in my 722.6's for 5 years with no behavioral difference in the transmissions. I use Mobil-1 0-40 Euro formula for gassers, and then Liqui moly Longtime high tech 5w-30 for the diesels from FCP for the free oil change kits. ?

The best engine oil to use in a vehicle is really dependent on the region, and there's been cases where manufacturers spec out oil for warmer climates, completely disregarding customers in colder winter climates. BMW for example, the E60 M5 was spec'd 10w-60 for the S85 engine, which for a tight tolerance high reving engine is absolutely INSANE. Alot of BMW specialists believe the rod bearing failure that engine is known for is due to the fact that BMW spec'd such heavy oil, especially for those in colder climates.

 

I JUST bought mobil 1 european 0-40 for OM648.961 from farm and fleet for $6.38 USD