Checking and adding other service products, If necessary, add the engine oil, Maintenance and care – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual
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Adding engine oil
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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.
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Only use engine oils and oil filters which
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. A list of the engine oils and
oil filters that have been tested and
approved according to the Mercedes-Benz
specifications for service products can be
found on the Internet at
http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). Further
information on tested and approved engine
oils and oil filters can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following causes engine failure or
damage to the exhaust system:
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using engine oils and oil filters that are
not specifically approved for the service
system
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replacing the engine oil and oil filter later
than the specified replacement interval
required by the service system
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using engine oil additives
Example: engine oil cap
Engine oil cap (AMG vehicles)
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Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove
it.
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Add the amount of oil required.
Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the oil
dipstick.
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The difference in quantity between the
MIN mark and the MAX mark on the
dipstick is (depending on the engine)
approximately 1.6 to 2.1 US qt. (1.5 to 2 l).
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Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Further information on engine oil
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Replace cap : on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
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Turn the SmartKey to position
2(
page 131) in the ignition lock.
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