Engine Oil Adding - Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example
Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
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tube.
Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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Slowly slide dipstick : into the guide tube to
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the stop, and take it out again after approx-
imately 3 seconds.
If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark = or
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below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Adding engine oil
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
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Only use engine oils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with a service sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord-
ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
using engine oils and oil filters that have not
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been specifically approved for the service
system
replacing engine oil and oil filters after the
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interval for replacement specified by the
service system has been exceeded
using engine oil additives.
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Engine compartment
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Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Example
Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add engine oil.
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If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of engine
oil.
Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
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clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
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Further information on engine oil (
Additional service products
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
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WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
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