Checking engine oil level, 304 an – Mercedes-Benz 2002 G-Class User Manual

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Index

Checking engine oil level

1

Oil filler cap

2

Oil dipstick

To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
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.

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.

Oil level must be between the
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).

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.

See malfunction and warning messages on page 282 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
indicator when the engine is running.

Note:

See page 127 for engine oil level indicator.

The oil dipstick tube allows for draining of oil by using a
suction device.

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