# 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Special oil for diesel cars? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mercedes-benz\ **Created:** [May 7, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915 "2019-05-07T13:58:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DonPruitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba8739/32.png) [@DonPruitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonPruitt)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915/1 "2019-05-07T13:58:12Z")
Is there a specific diesel oil? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915/2 "2019-05-07T14:49:36Z")
Yes, the lubricating oil for diesel engines is different from the oil for gasoline engines. However, there are several different diesel oil specifications. If you take a look at your Owner’s Manual, it will state the specification that is required for a Mercedes diesel. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-special-oil-for-diesel-cars/139915/3 "2019-05-08T04:01:01Z")
Not only is there special oil for diesel engines there is a specific oil for Mercedes diesels. Diesel oil for a Ford or VW may not meet the same specifications as diesel oil for a Mercedes. Check your owner’s manual for exactly what you need.