2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 281
2011 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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Service products and capacities Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This causes unnecessary costs and could damage the engine. 279 Additives ! Do not use additives in engine oil. This could damage the engine. Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is thin. Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity) classification suitable for the prevailing outside temperatures. The following table shows the correct SAE classification to be used. The low-temperature characteristics of engine oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g as a result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification. ! Do not refuel with low-grade fuel and do not use fuel additives that are not tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Damage to or malfunctions of the fuel system may otherwise occur. Engine oil Please bear the following in mind The engine oils are matched to the performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals. For this reason, only use engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with a service system. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) to view a list of approved engine oils and oil filters. ! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a specification other than is necessary to fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than those prescribed. You could otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment. Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise, you may damage the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreatment. Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. The table shows which engines oil have been approved for your vehicle. Model G 550 G 55 AMG Engine model 273 113 MB Approval 229.5 229.5 Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a (HFC) refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant. ! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could damage the air-conditioning system. i MB Approval is indicated on the oil bottles. Z Technical data