Mercedes-Benz 1984 300SD, Owner'S Manual

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Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.
Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested fo r
th e ir suitability in our engines. There­
fore, use only engine oils recom ­
m ended by us. Information on
recom m ended brands is available at
any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­
tion.
On a new vehicle, the engine is filled
w ith an initial operation oil in the
factory. This oil is specially developed
fo r the specific operating conditions
during the firs t 1300—1600 km /
8 0 0 —1000 miles.
A recom m ended engine oil may be
used fo r to pping up if the oil level
d ro p s to the d ip stick minimum mark
p rio r to the firs t service
1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 k m /8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles.
Brake Fluid
During the course of the operation of
the vehicle, the boiling point of the
brake fluid is continuously being
reduced through the absorption of
m oisture from the atm osphere. Under
extrem ely hard operating conditions,
this m oisture content can lead to the
form ation of vapor in the system thus
reducing the system ’s efficiency. The
brake fluid m ust therefore be
replaced annually, preferably in the
spring. It is recom m ended to use only
brake fluid approved by MERCEDES-
BENZ.
Y our MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will
provide you with additional inform a­
tion.
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