Engine Oils; Engine Oil Additives; Air Conditioning Refrigerant - Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Air conditioning system
Windshield washer
system and headlamp
cleaning system*
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Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit"
and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA
only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Model Capacity
8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or chang-
ing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer
than those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

Engine oil additives

!
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending
oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
!
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.
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