Engine Oil Adding - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
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tube.
Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide tube
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to the stop, and take it out again.
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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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
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
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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.
Engine compartment
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Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A
list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
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not been expressly approved for the service
system
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
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the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
Use of engine oil additives
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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: engine oil cap
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 liter) 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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( page 240).
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Further information on engine oil (
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page 297).
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