Checking Engine Oil Level - Mercedes-Benz S 500 Operator's Manual

S 320

Checking Engine Oil Level

1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park
vehicle on level ground, with engine at
normal operational temperature.
S 420, S 500
Check engine oil level approximately 5
minutes after stopping the engine,
allowing for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to
checking the engine oil level.
Oil level must be between
the lower (min) and
upper(max) mark of the
dipstick
Do not overfill engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or
siphoned.
For low engine oil level warning lamp,
see Index.
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