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Checking engine oil level
X
Open the hood (Y page 229).
CLK 350/CLK 550
1
Oil dipstick
2
Upper (max) mark
3
Lower (min) mark
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1.
CLK 63 AMG
1
Oil dipstick
2
Upper (max) mark
3
Lower (min) mark
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1.
X
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
X
Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick
guide tube.
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark
2 of oil dipstick 1.
i
CLK 350: The filling quantity between the
upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick
is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
i
CLK 550/CLK 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc.” (Y page 373).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 301).
Adding engine oil
!
Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
Operation
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