Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 280, Operator'S Manual

Page: 300 / 473

299
Operation
Engine compartment
왘
Pull out oil dipstick
1
again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween the lower (min) mark
3
and
upper (max) mark
2
of oil dipstick
1
.
왘
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see “Adding
engine oil” (
컄
page 299).
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
컄
page 443).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(
컄
page 356).
Adding engine oil
Only use approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle litera-
ture portfolio, or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change inter-
vals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine
or emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
SLK 350 (example illustration)
1
Filler cap
SLK 55 AMG
1
Filler cap
i
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).