2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 277

Operation Engine compartment Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can occur when the vehicle is new the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break-in period. with the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at operating temperature yet, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off 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 the lower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark 2 of oil dipstick 1. i 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 Center. 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 "Adding engine oil" ( page 277). For more information on engine oil, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 409). Checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open the hood ( page 274). 276