2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 546
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (S 550 and S 63 AMG) To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open the hood ( page 541). i S 550 only: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). i S 63 AMG only: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l). If necessary, add engine oil. Example illustration from S 550 4matic For adding engine oil ( page 546). For more information on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 724) and ( page 728). For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 612). 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark Pull out oil dipstick 1. Example illustration from S 550 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. 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark 545
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