2001 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 227

2 BENZ DES E MERC Oil level must be between the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of the dipstick. Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0l). Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For low engine oil level warning, see page 210. 1 P18.40-0258-26 SL 600 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap 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. Checking engine oil level Instruments and controls Operation Driving 223 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index