Checking Engine Oil Level

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL:

Underhood View - E 320 Shown:

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1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap

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.

The engine oil level can he checked by either the oil dipstick or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.

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.




The oil level must be between the lower mark (min) and the upper mark (max) on the oil dipstick.

Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking 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 in the owner's manual if an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction display when the engine is running.