Adding - Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual

Operation
Engine compartment
X
Fully insert oil dipstick into the dipstick
1
guide tube.
X
Pull out oil dipstick again after
1
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark and upper (max) mark
3
of oil dipstick 1.
2
i
All models (except ML 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
ML 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 411).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the "Practical hints" section
( Y page 328).
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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
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Example illustration ML 320 BlueTEC (ML 350,
ML 550 similar)
Filler cap
1
ML 63 AMG
Filler cap
1