Engine Oils; Brake Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 300 D 1984 Owner's Manual

Fuels C oolants

Engine Oils

Engine oils are specifically tested fo r
their suitability in our engines. There­
fore, use only engine oils recom ­
mended by us. Information on
recom m ended brands is available at
any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­
tion.
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L u brica nts etc.
On a new vehicle, the engine is filled
w ith an initial operation oil in the
factory. This oil is specially developed
fo r the specific operating conditions
during the first 1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 km /
8 0 0 —1000 miles.
A recom m ended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
drops below the d ipstick mini­
mum mark prior to the firs t service
1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 k m /8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles.

Brake Fluid

During the course of the operation of
the vehicle, the boiling point of the
brake fluid is continuously being
reduced through the absorption of
m oisture from the atm osphere. Linder
extrem ely hard operating conditions,
this m oisture content can lead to the
form ation of vapor in the system, thus
reducing the system 's efficiency. The
brake fluid m ust therefore be
replaced annually, preferably in the
spring. It is recom m ended to use only
brake fluid approved by MERCEDES-
BENZ.
Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will
provide you with additional inform a­
tion.