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

When checking the oil level:
park the vehicle on a level surface.
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the engine should be switched off for
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approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
if the engine is not at normal operating
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temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, 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.
Example: AMG vehicles
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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Engine compartment
To check the oil level with the engine at
operating temperature, switch the engine
off and wait for approximately five minutes.
Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
X
tube.
Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
X
tube 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
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= or below, add 1.1 US qt(1.0 liter) engine
oil.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, 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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If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components 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
components 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.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
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