2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 242

Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground be at normal operating temperature have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open the hood ( page 238). Pull out oil dipstick 1 ( page 243). Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately three seconds to obtain accurate reading. i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil see ( page 243). For more information on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 374) and ( page 375). For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 309). i The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil dipstick or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 240). The amount of engine oil needed is shown more precisely in the multifunction display. Oil dipstick The oil level is correct when it is between the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of the oil dipstick. 242