Notes - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Engine oil
General notes
!
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a spec-
ification other than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribed service intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval
display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You should therefore only use engine oils and oil
filters that are approved for vehicles with main-
tenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Model
All models
i
MB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
Service products and filling capacities
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model
E 400
E 400 4MATIC
E 550
Additives
!
Brake fluid
G
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
page 308).
the specified intervals.
Y
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling brake fluid
(
Y
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or
on the Internet at
MB-Freigabe or
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
MB-Approval
i
229.5
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
WARNING
page 308).
Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
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Capacity
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Z