Checking engine oil level, 304 an – Mercedes-Benz 2002 G-Class User Manual
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Engine compartment
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and controls
Operation
Driving
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cluster display
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Car care
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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