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Engine compartment
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when
ț the vehicle is new
ț the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick
When checking the oil level
ț the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
ț the vehicle must have been stationary
for at least 5 minutes with the engine
turned off
Example GL 450 (GL 320 CDI similar)
1 Oil dipstick
2 Upper mark
3 Lower mark
̈ Open the hood (୴ page 379).
̈ Pull out oil dipstick 1.
̈ Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
̈ Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the
dipstick guide tube.
̈ Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween lower mark 3 (min.) and upper
mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick.
̈ If necessary, add engine oil
(
୴ page 382).
For more information on engine oil, see
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 560) and
(
୴ page 562).
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Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).