Oil Dipstick - Mercedes-Benz 2010 M-Class Operator's Manual

Example illustration: Gasoline engine
Example illustration: Diesel engine
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Pull out oil dipstick :.
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Wipe oil dipstick : clean.
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Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the
dipstick guide tube.
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Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark = and upper (max)
mark ; of oil dipstick :.
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).
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If necessary, add engine oil.
Engine compartment
For more information on engine oil, see
"Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc."
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( page 356).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the "Practical hints" section
( Y page 291).
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).
The following will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty:
Using engine oils and oil filters of
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specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
Changing of oil and oil filter at change
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intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System.
Using any oil additives.
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Example illustration: ML 350 BlueTEC (ML 350,
ML 550 similar)
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