Mercedes Benz 2001 M-Class User Manual
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Engine compartment
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Checking engine oil level
1
Oil dipstick
2
Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.
Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
Oil level must be between the
lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the dipstick.
lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the dipstick.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking,
the level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
the level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained
or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and
catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and
catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
See page 224 for low engine oil level warning.
Note:
See page 89 for engine oil level indicator.