Additives; Viscosity - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Model
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 550 4MATIC
ML 63 AMG
4MATIC
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MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model
ML 250 BlueTEC
4MATIC
ML 350
ML 350 4MATIC
ML 350 BlueTEC 4
MATIC
ML 550 4MATIC
ML 63 AMG
4MATIC
Service products and filling capacities
Engine MB
model Approval
651 228.51,
229.31,
229.51
276 229.5
642 228.51,
229.31,
229.51
278 229.5
157 229.5
Capacity
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt
(8.5 l)

Additives

! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out
regular oil changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
G WARNING
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
the specified intervals.
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