Engine Oils; Brake Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1985 Owner's Manual

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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 authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
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Lubricants etc.
On a new vehicle, the engine is
filled with break-in oil in the factory.
This oil is specially developed for the
specific operating conditions during
the firs t 1 3 0 0 - 1600 k m /8 0 0 - 1 000
miles.
A recom m ended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
d ro p s below the dipstick minimum
mark prior to the first service
1300 - 1600 km /800 - 1000 miles.

Brake Fluid

During the course of the operation of
the vehicle, the boiling point of the
brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of m oisture
from the atm osphere. Under
extrem ely hard operating conditions,
th is 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.