Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 381)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when
ț the vehicle is new
ț the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level
When checking the oil level
ț the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
ț the vehicle must have been stationary
for at least 5 minutes with the engine
turned off
Example illustration GL 450 (GL 320 CDI,
GL 550 similar)
1 Oil dipstick
2 Upper mark
3 Lower mark
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 378).
̈ Pull out oil dipstick 1.
̈ Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
̈ Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the
dipstick guide tube.
̈ Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween lower mark
3 (min.) and upper
mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick.
̈ If necessary, add engine oil
(
୴ page 381).
For more information on engine oil, see
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 562) and
( ୴ page 564).
! Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
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