I am using Syntium 3000 5w-30 also and I normally change it out when it kilometers hits 7000 - 8000 or in between 9-12 months.

I believe the current HX8X in market circulation are the still old stock without the MB229.5 approval. Probably have to wait until next year before we start seeing the newly enhanced HX8X.

Hi Zeng,

Do you have any info on the minimum oil specification to meet the requirement for MB229.5?

I can't find any info on the MB 229.5 minimum requirement.

TQ Zeng.

Hi Zeng. I think I've found the minimum spec for MB229.5 oil.

Daimler MB229.5
MB229.5 oils are Upper Mainline high SAPS¹ lubricants designed for use in high performance gasoline and light duty diesel engines without advanced aftertreatment systems such as Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs).

MB229.5 oils are typically SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-30 based on API Group III or a mix of API Group III and Group IV base oils.

The main physical and chemical requirements for MB229.5 are shown below:

Requirement Method Unit Limit
HTHS viscosity at 150°C CEC L-36-A-90 cP ≥ 3.5
Sulphated Ash ASTM D874 %wt > 1.0 and ≤ 1.6
Phosphorus ASTM D5185 %wt ≥ 0.05 and ≤ 0.11
Sulfur ASTM D5185 %wt ≤ 0.5
Evaporation loss (NOACK) at 250°C CEC L-40-93 % ≤ 10
Total Base Number ASTM D2896 mgKOH/g ≥ 10.0
Note 1: SAPS refers to Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulfur, the levels of which are often restricted in the latest performance specifications.

MB229.5 is usually coupled with a range of different combinations of other approvals depending on the viscosity grade of the lubricant. The most frequently seen approvals claimed in conjunction with MB229.5 being ACEA A3/B4, BMW Longlife-01, Volkswagen 50200/50500, Renault RN0710, Renault RN0700, Peugeot B71 2296 (5W-40 only) and Porsche A40 (5W-40 only).

For more information on Daimler MB229.5, contact your Lubrizol representative.

https://360.lubrizol.com/Specifications/Dai...ler-MB229,-d-,5

It's weird on how Shell UK can get their labelling wrong? SL ... SN...

Shell spent millions in marketing and they can't get their printing materials right?

Already 7000+ km lor.. better change if you want to have a clean engine inside.