Mercedes-benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 340)

Checking the oil level using the oil

dipstick

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WARNING

Certain components in the engine

compartment, such as the engine, radiator

and parts of the exhaust system, can become

very hot. Working in the engine compartment

poses a risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

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.

X

Wipe off oil dipstick :.

X

Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide

tube to the stop, and take it out again.

If the level is between MIN mark = and

MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.

X

If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark

= or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine

oil.

Adding engine oil

G

WARNING

Certain components in the engine

compartment, such as the engine, radiator

and parts of the exhaust system, can become

very hot. Working in the engine compartment

poses a risk of injury.

Where possible, let the engine cool down and

touch only the components described in the

following.

G

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:

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using engine oils and oil filters that have

not been specifically approved for the

service system

R

replacing engine oil and oil filters after

the interval for replacement specified by

the service system has been exceeded

R

using engine oil additives.

!

Do not add too much oil. adding too much

engine oil can result in damage to the

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Engine compartment

Maintenance and care

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