Operation
Engine compartment
Checking the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and
S 55 AMG only)
̈ Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dip-
stick guide tube.
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
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Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after ap-
proximately three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
When checking the oil level
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
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If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see (୴ page 291).
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with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been sta-
tionary for at least five minutes with the
engine turned off
For more information on engine, see the
“Technical data” section (୴ page 429) and
(୴ page 431).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
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The engine oil level can be checked by
either the oil dipstick or via the multi-
function display in the instrument clus-
ter (୴ page 288). The amount of engine
oil needed is shown more precisely in
the multifunction display.
(୴ page 362).
Oil dipstick
The oil level is correct when it is between
the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the oil dipstick.
To check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:
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Open the hood (୴ page 286).
Pull out oil dipstick 1 (୴ page 291).
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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