Mercedes-Benz: WHAT ENGINE OIL PLEASE

Hello all.
I have a V 220 CDI, it has now covered nearly 5000 miles and the
"ASSYST" oil check informes me that I need to add one litre of oil.
Being of the generation that used a dip stick I confirmed that this is
correct. After a visit to the garage I was totally confused with the
vast array of oils on offer, synthetic, semi-synthetic, ordinary and
so on. My question is, what is the "factory fitted" oil and what oil
should I use for topping up from the major UK brands.
Thanks in advance
John

Mobil Delvac-1 synthetic is the best for diesels IMHO, followed by the Shell
Rotella synthetic.

D.
"97 MB E300D
'96 VW Passat TDI


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