Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual page 304

Engine compartment
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Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
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Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
tube.
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Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
MIN mark = and MAX mark ;.
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Add oil if necessary.
Adding engine oil
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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.
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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.
! 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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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.
i Depending on the engine, the difference
in quantity between the MIN mark and the
MAX mark on the dipstick is approximately
1.6 to 2.1 US qt (1.5 to 2 l).
! 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
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :