Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 293

Checking the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and
S 55 AMG only)
When checking the oil level
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been sta-
tionary for at least five minutes with the
engine turned off
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The engine oil level can be checked by
either the oil dipstick or via the multi-
function display in the instrument clus-
ter ( page 289). The amount of engine
oil needed is shown more precisely in
the multifunction display.
To check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood ( page 287).
Pull out oil dipstick 1 ( page 292).
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dip-
stick guide tube.
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after ap-
proximately three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
Oil dipstick
The oil level is correct when it is between
the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the oil dipstick.
Operation
Engine compartment
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see ( page 292).
For more information on engine, see the
"Technical data" section ( page 433) and
( page 435).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the "Practical hints" section
( page 366).
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