Engine Oil Adding - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
Example
Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
X
tube.
Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X
Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
X
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
X
= or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine.
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
using engine oils and oil filters that have
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not been specifically approved for the
service system
replacing engine oil and oil filters after
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the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
using engine oil additives.
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! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove
X
it.
Add engine oil.
X
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
X
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
Check the oil level again with the oil
X
dipstick ( page 282).
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Further information on engine oil
( page 348).
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