Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 500

Engine compartment
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Adding engine oil
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts.
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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.
! Use only engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles equipped
with a service system. A list of the engine
oils and oil filters tested and approved in
accordance with the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products can be
called up by visiting http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). More
information about tested and approved
engine oils and oil filters is available from
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
using engine oils and oil filters which
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have not been specifically approved for
the service system.
replacing the engine oil or oil filter after
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the replacement interval required by the
service system has elapsed
using engine oil additives.
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! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
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Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove
it.
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Add the amount of oil required.
Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the
oil dipstick.
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Replace cap : on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
i The difference between the minimum
mark and the maximum mark on the oil
dipstick is approximately 1.4 US qt (1.3l).
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Further information on engine oil
( Y page 562).
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level
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WARNING
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
use extreme caution when opening the
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hood if there are any signs of vapor or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
do not remove the pressure cap on the
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coolant tank if the coolant temperature is
above 158 ‡ (70 †). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant tank contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.