1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 oil viscosity

1. Hypoid gear oils
Hypoid gear oils contain a high level of EP/AW additives (Extreme Pressure/Antiwear) and a highly
viscous base oil to prevent seizure when the hypoid gears mesh (mixed and boundary friction conditions)
and to ensure a high degree of protection against wear. The compatibility with radial shaft seals is
regarded as critical with such high concentrations of additives because the P/S additive systems become
thermally unstable at temperatures from 130°C to 140°C and this may lead to sludging of the hypoid oil.
The resultant deposits on the radial shaft seals then generally lead to thermal overload and this in turn
leads to leakage in this component.
The tooth engagement conditions of the hypoid gears result in a high proportion of sliding and a low
hydrodynamic proportion of tooth engagement between the pinion and ring gear. Due to the high
tribological load compared to adhesive wear (seizure) and pitting, the performance of hypoid gear oils
must be particularly high with respect to these types of wear. The formula of the oils is therefore
determined by a high concentration of EP/AW additives and a highly viscous base oil. Alternative oils,
e.g. engine oils, cannot be used for these drive types. Proof of performance that an oil fulfills the
requirements of DaimlerChrysler AG is provided by internal tests. However, the hypoid gear oils must at
least correspond to the US military specification MIL-L-2105 B/C/D and must be classed GL-5 in the
quality grade according to API (American Institute of Petroleum).
1.7 Viscosity requirements
The cold flow behavior is only specified for SAE, ... oils. Here, the limits apply according to SAE J 306
c, according to which the dynamic viscosity may be max. 150,000 mPas at -40°C for oils and at -12°C for
oils. As a result of the tendency to form deposits in the transmission, the polymer content is limited to
max.
1 percent by weight for pour point reducers. Polymers as VI improvers for thickening low-viscosity base
oils are not permitted. The kinematic viscosity at 100°C must be at least 16.5 mm
2 /s.
2. Transmission oils, sheet 235.1
The additive and viscosity properties of the transmission oils are adjusted so that they meet all the
requirements placed on manual transmissions with steel/molybdenum synchronization, spur gear axles,
MB and ZF transfer cases and reversing gears. Among other things, this results in the fact that the oils
ensure a defined friction coefficient of the synchronizer elements, even after a high number of shift
operations, without crunching noises.
With gear drives and roller bearings, the adhesive wear (seizure) and pitting in particular should be
minimized as far as possible.
2.1 Viscosity requirements
The cold flow behavior is only specified for SAE, 80W, ...oils. Here, the limits according to SAE J 306 c
apply, according to which the dynamic viscosity may be max. 150,000 mPas at -40°C for oils, at -26°C
for oils and at -12°C for oils. Due to the formation of deposits in the transmission, the polymer content is
limited to max. 1 percent b
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low-viscosity base oils are not permitted. The kinematic viscosity at 100°C 2 must be at least 9.5 mm /s.
In hot zones, gear oils of SAE grade 90 are also permitted.
2.2 Alternative transmission lubricants for commercial vehicle synchromesh transmissions which are
operated with transmission oils as per sheets 235.1, 235.5.
If there are no gear oils according to Sheet 235.1 and 235.5 available, the following engine oils can also
be used as alternatives:
In a moderate climate, engine oils of SAE-grade 30 as per sheet 235.12
In tropical climate, engine oils of SAE-grade 40 as per sheet 235.12
2.3 Fully synthetic transmission oil, sheet 235.4
Completely synthetic gear oils are imperative for the Unimog manual transmission UG 3/40, UG 3/65 and
the PTO transmission -as of the vehicle end No. ...179909 -. Older vehicles can have their oils changed
from gear oils according to Sheet 235.1 to gear oils according to Sheet 235.4 when an oil change is due.
The gear oils correspond to the ZF lubricant specifications TE-ML01 and TE-ML02 and are consequently
alternatives to the gear oils according to Sheet 235.1 in all synchronized ZF manual transmissions
installed in MB vehicles, with and without intarders. Furthermore, the approval extends to the MB
transfer case VG 2400 without oil cooler. Due to the favorable viscosity/temperature characteristics, a
good cold-shifting response and, due to the composition of the transmission oil, a good thermal/oxidative
stability of the oil at high transmission oil temperatures can be expected.
2.4 Transmission oils, sheet 235.5
The gear oils are approved for MB and ZF manual transmissions with steel/molybdenum synchronization,
MB and ZF transfer cases and corner gears.
The transmission oils have a low chlorine content as well as a potential for lower oil temperatures under
certain operating conditions.
2.5 Transmission oils, sheet 235.10
The partly synthetic gear oils are approved for the commercial vehicle manual transmission Model
G16/G28, for the passenger vehicle front-wheel-drive manual transmission SG 150/180 (A class) as well
as for all passenger vehicle in-line transmissions of the model series 717.4 as of transmission serial
number 7 340 241.
Due to the favorable viscosity/temperature characteristics, a very good cold-shifting response and, due to
the composition of the transmission oil, a good thermal/oxidative stability of the oil at high transmission
oil temperatures can be expected.
With regard to the use in passenger vehicle front-wheel drive manual transmissions/in-line transmissions,
which are also installed in cross-countr
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of repairs or for service fills.
2.6 Transmission oils, sheet 235.11
The fully synthetic gear oils are approved for all MB commercial vehicle manual transmissions installed
in MB vehicles with steel/molybdenum synchronization with and without oil coolers, in MB transfer
cases with and without oil coolers as well as in ZF manual transmissions with steel/molybdenum
synchronization.
Due to the favorable viscosity/temperature characteristics, a good cold-shifting response and, due to the
composition of the transmission oil, a good thermal/oxidative stability of the oil at high transmission oil
temperatures as well as a fuel savings potential depending on the operating conditions can be expected.
2.7 Engine oils, sheet 235.12
The engine oils must be used with a common oil system for transmissions used in tropical countries, and
for manual transmissions with a torque converter and clutch unit. These engine oils display the very high
seizure resistance required for use in transmissions. The oils need not comply with the engine oil pour
point specifications in these Specifications for Operating Fluids.
2.8 Engine oils, sheet 235.27
Commercial vehicle retarder oils: the products listed in the tables apply to commercial vehicle
transmissions: see MB Specifications for Operating Fluids 231.2. The engine oils are suitable for retarder
use. The oils need not comply with the engine Specifications for Operating Fluids 231.2. The engine oils
are suitable for retarder use. The oils need not comply with the engine oil pour point specifications in
these Specifications for Operating Fluids.
3. Automatic transmission fluids (ATF), sheet 236.1/.2/.3/.5/.6/.7/.8/.81/.9/.10/.11/.12/.13/.20
ATFs are comparatively low-viscosity gear oils which, due to their universal use potential as a gear oil or
a hydraulic fluid, can cover a wide spectrum of applications. The ATFs in the individual their universal
use potential as a gear oil or a hydraulic fluid, can cover a wide spectrum of applications. The ATFs in the
individual sheets differ essentially due to their inherent friction coefficients in tribological contact. This
property predestines these oils as function fluids for automatic transmissions whose ease of shifting,
among other things, is considerably affected by the friction coefficient of the ATF. Therefore, to achieve
optimum performance of the vehicles, only the ATF quality (sheet no.) assigned to the major assembly is
to be used. The individual ATF qualities will be described in greater detail below.
3.1 Automatic transmission fluids (ATF), sheet 236.1
The approved ATF correspond to the currently no longer valid GM specification Dexron II-D or the
currently valid GM specification Dexron III.
The field of application of these ATF includes MB automatic transmissions without controlled torque
converter lockup clutch in passenger cars, ZF Ecomat transmissions, Allison automatic transmissions,
Voith-Diwa transmissions and MB automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles and busses except

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W4B035.
3.2 Automatic transmission fluids (ATF), sheet 236.2 , for MB passenger car and commercial vehicle
transmissions with non-ferrous metal synchronization except front-wheel drive manual transmissions of
the A-Class (see Section 2.5, Sheet 235.10), Allison transmission, commercial vehicle power steering,
hydraulic fan drive.
The ATF must meet all the requirements of the transmissions with nonferrous metal synchronization.
These include, in particular, wear protection against pitting and seizure as well as a defined friction
coefficient of the synchronizer components that is as constant as possible over the entire service life. As a
hydraulic fluid, the ATF is used for hydraulic power transmission and for protecting the hydraulic
assemblies from wear. The seal compatibility must be ensured with all elastomer materials used.
If the approved ATF are not available, engine oils according to sheet 227.0, SAE 10W or, depending on
the outside temperature, 20W-20 can be used in the above-mentioned synchronized manual transmissions
as a makeshift measure (queries should be directed to the Abt. Betriebstoffe EP/QWB (EP/QWB
Operating Fluids Dept.).
The approved ATF according to Sheet 236.2 correspond to the currently no longer valid GM specification
Type A Suffix A. The kinematic fresh oil viscosity at 100°C must be at least 7.0 mm
2 /s, after shearing
(as per CEC- TLPG 7) at least 6.0 mm
2 s.
3.3 Steering gear oil, sheet 236.3 , for all commercial vehicle steering systems, except vans T0 and T1N,
power steering systems for passenger cars, except
S-Class W220, power pack of the A-Class, and cross-country vehicles, manual steering L 075 Z for
passenger cars and manual steering in cross-country vehicle.
In the S class W220, in the Power-Pack of the A class as well as in the Transporters T0 and T1N as
of/below outside temperatures of 25°C the hydraulic fluids according to sheet 345.0 must be used.
3.4 Automatic transmission fluids (ATF) and/or engine oils, sheet 236.5 , for Allison transmission HAT
700
The oils listed here correspond to the Allison-C4 specification. Allison automatic transmissions in makes
AT 500, MT 600, S1000, S2000, World Transmission MD 3000, HD 4000 must only be filled with the
oils specified in Sheet 236.9 or TES 295.
If prior to starting the vehicle the gear oil temperature is below the critical temperature for the oil used,
then either the gear oil should be prewarmed or the transmission should be warmed up while in neutral.
Automatic transmissions in the model series CLBT 750 must only ever be filled with oils according to
Sheet 236.5. Under extreme operating conditions or for off-road use and/or with outside temperatures
higher than 30°C an engine oil of SAE grade 30 and/or 15W-40 from Sheet 236.5 should be used.
Depending on the outside temperature during vehicle operation, the oils used must be selected from the
followin
g diagram according to their SAE viscosity class and/or Dexron specification:

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Fig. 644: Automatic Transmission Fluid Sheet
3.5 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.6 and 236.7 , for MB automatic transmissions
without regulated torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars and commercial vehicles and buses
(W4B035 only as of major assembly end no. 005733), ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa
transmissions, commercial vehicle and cross-country vehicle power steering systems. If the approved
ATF according to sheet 236.2 are not available, ATF according to sheet 236.6 can be used in
synchronized passenger vehicle manual transmissions, except GL 76/30-5 and GL 275E (the two sports
transmissions always require ATF according to sheet 236.6) as a makeshift measure.
The approved ATF according to Sheet 236.6 and 236.7 correspond to the currently no longer valid GM
specification Dexron II-D. The kinematic fresh oil viscosity at 100°C must be at least 7.0 mm
2 /s, after
shearing (as per CEC- TLPG 7) at least 6.0 mm
2 /s.
3.6 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.8 , for ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa
transmissions, MB automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles and buses except W4B035 and MB
automatic transmissions without regulated torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars (only in arctic
climates).
The approved ATF correspond to the no longer valid GM specification Dexron II-E, Allison C4, Voith
lubricant lists G 607 and G 1363 as well as ZF lubricant specifications TE-ML 14.
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), sheet 236.81 , for MB automatic transmissions without controlled
torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars, MB automatic transmissions in commercial vehicles and
buses except W4B 035 as well as ZF Ecomat transmission, Voith-Diwa transmission.
The approved ATF corresponds to the ZF lubricant specifications TE-ML 09, TE-ML 14 and the Voith
lubricant lists G 607 and G 1363.
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Sheet 236.9 , for MB automatic transmissions without regulated
torque converter lockup clutch in passenger cars, ZF Ecomat transmissions, Voith-Diwa transmissions,
Allison transmissions.

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GENERAL BRAKE FLUID - BB00.40-P-0330-01A
These specifications are valid for the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands.
General
The brake fluid in the brake system and in the hydraulic clutch operating system fulfills hydraulic tasks. Due to
the high heat build-up during braking, these tasks can only be fulfilled by brake fluids which comply with all of
today's technical requirements in terms of their various properties (viscosity-temperature-characteristic, boiling
point, corrosion protection, oxidation resistance, etc.).
The most important properties which a brake fluid must exhibit are:
High boiling point, to ensure that the brake fluid does not form vapor locks at high temperatures. Vapor
locks reduce the operating pressure and thus the braking effect and may ultimately lead to brake failure.
The boiling point should remain as constant as possible throughout the duration of use of the coolant and
not drop under varying atmospheric influences or operating conditions (pressure, temperature), i.e. the
"wet boiling point" should be as high as possible.
Low compressibility, in particular at high temperatures.
The low-temperature characteristic of the fluid - even when at 40°C - must permit operation, i.e.
primarily, the viscosity must not become too high in the cold.
Compatibility with the materials used in the brake units and clutch operating systems, e.g. the rubber
boots or any other seal materials (elastomers) included in the brake components may only swell to a
controlled extent, any shrinkage must be avoided.
Sufficient corrosion protection for all metals present in the brake system.
The brake fluids released for use in MB vehicle models are listed on Sheet 331.0. These brake fluids not only
comply with our requirements, but also those of the US safety specifications FMVSS 116, DOT 4. The released
"DOT 4 plus" brake fluids (internal designation) are more advanced DOT 4 brake fluids with higher wet boiling
point, standard change interval: 2 years. In order to be able to comply with this useful period without any
problem, we strongly advise the use of released products as per Sheet 331.0, during the warranty phase this is a
precondition for any acceptance of customer claims.
The brake fluid listed on Sheet 331.1 "DOT 4 Type 200" is released for special applications in the UNIMOG
range with more stringent thermal requirements. For this type of use, a brake fluid change interval of 1 year
must be adhered to.
Handling brake fluid
Brake fluid based on polyhydric alcohols in oligomer or polymer form and/or their
Esters are hygroscopic and thus absorbs moisture from the air. Water, however, reduces the boiling point of the
brake fluid, whereby the danger of vapor lock formation is present. Therefore it should be noted that brake fluid
is always stored in sealed vessels. Brake fluid that has been stored unsealed can absorb so much moisture in a
few hours that it is rendered unusable.

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BB00.40-P-0229-03AMultigrade engine oils (Sheet 229.3)

For use in vehicles/engines refer to
#

Sheet 229.3
Sheet 223.2

BB00.40-P-0223-02A

For specified viscosity grades refer to
#

Sheet 224.1 (passenger-car engines)

BB00.40-P-0224-01A

Sheet 224.2 (commercial-vehicle

engines)

BB00.40-P-0224-02A

Product name
0W-300W-405W-305W-405W-50
Company, town, country

76 Pure Synthetic Motor Oil
X
ConocoPhillips, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Addinol Extra light MV 038
X
Addinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany

Addinol Super light MV 0546
X
Addinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany

Addinol Super power MV 0537
X
Addinol Lube Oil GmbH, Leuna, Germany

Agip Eurosport
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Extra HTS
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Sint 2000 Evolution
XX
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Sint Turbodiesel Evolution
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Synthetic PC
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Tecsint SL
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Agip Tecsint SX
X
ENI S.p.A. - Refining & Marketing Division, Rome, Italy

Alpine topsynth
X
Mitan Mineralöl GmbH, Ankum, Germany

Antar Excellia LDX 5W40
X
Total Lubrifiants, Paris, France

AP Supreme Premium 9999 Synthetic
X
AP Oil International Ltd, Singapore, Singapore

Aral HighTronic
X
Aral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany

Aral SuperSynth
X
Aral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany

Aral SuperTronic
X
Aral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany

Aral SuperTronic G
X
Aral Aktiengesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany

Autol Carrera
X
Agip Schmiertechnik GmbH, Würzburg, Germany

Aviasynth
X
Avia Mineralöl-AG, Munich, Germany

Azmol Leader
X
Aot Azmol, Berdyansk, Ukraine

Blasol PSP 5W40
X
Blaser Swisslube AG, Hasle-Rüegsau, Switzerland

BP Euro Plus
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 5000
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 5000 Turbo Diesel
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 7000 GM
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 7000 Long Life
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 7000 Special
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

BP Visco 7000 Sport
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

Carl Motorenöl Power
X
Coparts Autoteile GmbH, Essen, Germany

Castrol Formula RS Motorsport 0W-40
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Formula RS Road and Track
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Formula SLX
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Formula SLX LongTec
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Formula SLX Turbo Diesel
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol GTX 7 Dynatec
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Performance
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Syntec 0W-30
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol Syntec 5W-40
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol TXT E.D.I. tec
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol TXT Softec
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Castrol TXT Softec Plus
X
Castrol Ltd., Swindon, England

Cepsa Star Mega Synthetic
X
Cepsa Lubricantes, S.A., Madrid, Spain

Cepsa Star Mega Synthetic 0W-30
X
Cepsa Lubricantes, S.A., Madrid, Spain

CONCEP-TECH VS
X
Swd Lubricants GmbH & CO. KG, Duisburg, Germany

Consol Ultima
X
Vial Oil Ltd., Moscow, Russia

Cosmo Lio Royal
X
Cosmo Oil Lubricants Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan

CPC 9000 MB Motor Oil
X
Chinese Petroleum Corporation, Chia-Yi, Taiwan

DEA Ultec SYN-T
X
Shell & DEA Oil GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

Duckhams Q 5W40 Fully Synthetic
X
BP p.I.c., London, England

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BB00.40-P-0224-01A
Viscosity classes of engine oils (car engines)
Passenger vehicle engines

(BR 100, BR 200, BR 600)

Commercial vehicle engines from the
passenger vehicle sector

(BR 100, BR 200, BR 600)

Industrial engines from the passenger

vehicle sector (BR 100, BR 200, BR 600)

Sheet 224.1

P00.40-0210-11

A precise application of the SAE grades in accordance with ambient

air temperatures would require more frequent engine-oil changes.

The temperature limits for the SAE grades should therefore be

regarded as guidelines, which can be exceeded or undercut for a

short duration.

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