Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Engine compartment
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Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see “Practical hints” (
Checking engine oil level with the oil
dipstick (except ML 500)
When checking the oil level
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
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the vehicle must have been stationary
for at least 5 minutes with the engine
turned off
1 Oil dipstick
2 Upper mark
3 Lower mark
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Pull out oil dipstick
1.
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Wipe oil dipstick
1 clean.
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Fully insert oil dipstick
1 into the
dipstick guide tube.
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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.
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If necessary, add engine oil
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For more information on engine oil, see
“Technical data” section (
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Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It could cause damage to the engine and/or
catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxi-
dation catalyst (diesel engine) not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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All models (except ML 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and lower
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
ML 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and lower
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).