Engine Oils; Brake Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1980 Owner's Manual

Engine Oils

Engine oils are specifically tested
fo r their suitability in our engines.
Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by us. Inform ation
on recommended brands is avail­
able at any MERCEDES-BENZ
service station.
A new or reconditioned engine is
filled w ith an initial operation oil in
the fa cto ry or in a MERCEDES-
BENZ service station. This oil is
specially developed fo r the specific
operating conditions during the
first 1300 - 1600 km /800 -
miles.
A recomm ended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
drops below the dipstick m inim um
mark prior to the first service
1300 - 1600 km /800 - 1000
Fuels C oolants

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid should be changed
once a year, preferably in spring.
Only use brake fluid recommended
1000
by us. For fu rthe r inform ation,
refer to "S afe D riving".
miles.
Lubricants etc.
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