Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance Booklet page 8

Introduction
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of these wear items. Only a qualified
technician can determine if a wear item needs
to be replaced.
Approved engine oils and oil filters
Engine oils and oil filters 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. Conventional petroleum-based oils
must not be used for vehicles equipped with
the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System.
The following cases are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Limited
Warranty:
Using engine oils and oil filters of
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specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
Changing of oil and oil filter at change
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intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System.
Using any oil additives.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends
MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number. Refer to the Operator's
Manual for the engine type of your model. The
model and engine type can be found in the
chapter "Technical data" under "Engine".
Engine type
113
156
272
273
Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
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Warning!
MB sheet number
229.5
1
229.5
229.5
229.5
Please make sure you read the technical documentation, such as
the Operator's Manual and workshop information, before carrying
out any maintenance work.
Engine type
275
642
i MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
For more information on selecting the proper
engine oils for your vehicle, please refer to
www.startekinfo.com/MB Workshop
Resources/Recommended Fluids, or
www.mbusa.com/ownersonline/Important
Vehicle Specifications, or your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Regular checks
In addition to the services, we recommend
that you check the following items regularly
(for example: weekly, when refueling, or
before any long journey):
Engine oil level - Depending on how your
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vehicle is equipped, check the engine oil
level using the oil level dipstick or the
control system via the multifunction
steering wheel/display. Further
MB sheet number
229.5
229.51