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When checking the oil level:
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park the vehicle on a level surface.
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the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
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if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.
Checking the engine oil level using the
oil dipstick
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
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Pull out oil dipstick :.
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Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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Slide oil dipstick : into the dipstick guide
tube as far as it will go and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX
mark ;, the engine oil level is correct.
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If the engine oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine
oil.
Adding engine oil
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
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Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A
list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
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Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system
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Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
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Use of engine oil additives
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Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
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Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
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Replace cap : on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
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Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Y page 323).
Further information on engine oil (Y page 386).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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