Engine Oil Additives; Air Conditioner Refrigerant; Brake Fluid - Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996 Owner's Manual

Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested
for their suitability in our engines.
Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on recommended
brands is available at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Please follow maintenance booklet
recommendations for scheduled
oil changes. Failure to do so could
result in engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

Engine Oil Additives

Do not blend oil additives with
engine oil. They may be harmful to
the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting
from blending oil additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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Air Conditioner Refrigerant

Ozone-friendly HFC-134a refrige­
rant and special lubricating oil is
used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-
based lubricating oil, otherwise
damage to the system will occur.

Brake Fluid

During vehicle operation, the
boiling point of the brake fluid is
continuously reduced through the
absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture
content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system thus re­
ducing the system's efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be
replaced every two years, prefer­
ably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer will provide you with
additional information.