2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel opinions?

[AnGeL]

Any recommendations for Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel (M-B OM642 engine w/DPF and NOx catalyst)?

Please see my post here for engine oil:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1641497#Post1641497

Usage is mainly commuting weekdays 60 km. Occasionnal 7000 lbs RV towing for small trip (250-500km trip, ~10 times per summer).

Smooth regular driving, temperature conditions are -30 to +30C around year (Vive le Québec!) but engine will be plug overnight below -15C for sure.


And appart engine oil, any recommendations for the following:

Manifacturer recommendations:

• Transmission: Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Transfert case: Mopar NV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant
• Front/Read diff: Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (API-GL5) or equivalent with friction modifier additive.

I love this truck and it should last as long as it can so I want to take good care of it!

Thanks!

 

[m37charlie]

I would of course use a MB 229.31/51 approved oil; 229.51 preferred. My top choice would be Mobil 1 Formula M ESP 5W40.

Charlie

 

[Tornado Red]

Originally Posted By: m37charlie
I would of course use a MB 229.31/51 approved oil; 229.51 preferred. My top choice would be Mobil 1 Formula M ESP 5W40.

Charlie


Good choice, but I don't know if it's available in Quebec.

 

[Paul2007]

Once you're out of warranty, why not use a truck diesel oil 5W-40 rated for ACEA E7/E9? The ACEA ratings are for diesels with DPF or EGR/Cat combo. The key thing, as you pointed out, is low ash for the DPF. Until then, the Gulf will do fine.

 

[m37charlie]

Originally Posted By: Paul2007
Once you're out of warranty, why not use a truck diesel oil 5W-40 rated for ACEA E7/E9? The ACEA ratings are for diesels with DPF or EGR/Cat combo. The key thing, as you pointed out, is low ash for the DPF. Until then, the Gulf will do fine.


NOT a good idea. E7 oils have way too much ash and can have too much P. E9 oils have 1.0% ash, still too much, C3 calls for 0.8%; also too much P (up to 1200 ppm), C3 calls for
Charlie

 

[m37charlie]

On "Mercedes Operating Fluids - Extranet" for OM642 w/DPF, 228.51 (E6) oils are approved but not 228.31 (E9). And 228.3 (E7) and 228.5 (E4) aren't approved either. E6 oils have
Charlie

 

[AnGeL]

Originally Posted By: Tornado Red
Originally Posted By: m37charlie
I would of course use a MB 229.31/51 approved oil; 229.51 preferred. My top choice would be Mobil 1 Formula M ESP 5W40.

Charlie


Good choice, but I don't know if it's available in Quebec.
Yes yes indeed it is at my local M-B dealer, check my other oil post:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1642592#Post1642592

And I think I will actually uses Mobil 1 at my next change

 

[m37charlie]

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?session_id=&navigation_path=&language_id=1

Go to pages 229.31 and 229.51 if curious....
Also page 223.2 has page recommendations for all current MB engines.

Charlie

 

[AnGeL]

Originally Posted By: m37charlie
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?session_id=&navigation_path=&language_id=1

Go to pages 229.31 and 229.51 if curious....
Also page 223.2 has page recommendations for all current MB engines.

Charlie
Great link!! Glad to see that my Gulf Formula ULE is in the 229.51 list too!

Thanks

 

[AnGeL]

Oh and I didn't know there was specific Break-in and/or Factory Fill oil too!

Looks like my Jeep M-B OM642 was factory-fill with 225.11 oil specs, according to 225.10 paper.

And there is only one 225.11 oil approved:
MB Formula 225.11 5W-30 x Exxon Mobil Corporation, FAIRFAX, Virginia/USA

Funny, German-built M-B engine are factory fill with USA Mobil 1 oil hahahah!