Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 273)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick (G 500 only)
When checking the oil level
ț the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
ț with the engine at operating
temperature, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 5 minutes
with the engine turned off
ț with the engine not at operating
temperature yet, the vehicle also must
have been stationary for at least
5 minutes with the engine turned off
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 267).
1 Oil dipstick
2 Upper mark
3 Lower mark
̈ 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
between lower mark
3 (min.) and
upper mark 2 (max.) of the oil
dipstick.
̈ If necessary, add engine oil
(
୴ page 273).
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 423) and
( ୴ page 425).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(
୴ page 351).
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt (2.0 l).