Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick
̈ Open the hood (୴ page 379).
Pull out oil dipstick 1.
̈ Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
̈
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when
When checking the oil level
ț
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
̈
Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the
dipstick guide tube.
the vehicle must have been stationary
for at least 5 minutes with the engine
turned off
ț
ț
the vehicle is new
ț
̈
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween lower mark 3 (min.) and upper
mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick.
i Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
̈
If necessary, add engine oil
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
(
୴ page 382).
For more information on engine oil, see
Example GL 450 (GL 320 CDI similar)
“Technical data” section (୴ page 560) and
1
2
3
Oil dipstick
Upper mark
Lower mark
(
୴ page 562).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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