The following components of the different vehi-
cle versions influence fuel consumption:
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tire sizes, tire tread, tire pressure, tire condi-
tion
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transmission ratios for the drive assemblies
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additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating system)
For these reasons, the actual consumption fig-
ures for your vehicle may deviate from the con-
sumption figures determined according to EU
Directive 80/1268/EEC.
Details on fuel consumption can be called up in
the on-board computer:
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on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(
Y
page 172)
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on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(
Y
page 179)
Engine oil
General notes
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on operating fluids (
Y
page 296).
The quality of the engine oil used is of decisive
importance for the engine's functionality and
operating life. Mercedes-Benz continually
approves engine oils based on complex experi-
ments according to the current state of the art.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having
the oil changed at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information about engine oils approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be obtained:
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from any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
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on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by entering
the designation, e.g. 229.5.
Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the oil
container by the inscription „MB-Freigabe“ or
„MB Approval“ and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.5.
Designations of the approved engine oils for
your vehicle
MB-Freigabe or MB
Approval
229.5
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
approved multigrade engine oils of the SAE
classes SAE 0W-30 and SAE 0W-40 or
SAE 5W-30 and SAE 5W-40. These engine oils
ensure optimum lubrication even at very low
outside temperatures (
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page 300).
When topping up, we recommend that you only
use engine oil of the same grade (MB-Freigabe
or MB Approvaldesignation) and SAE class as
the oil filled at the last oil change.
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If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
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MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 229.1, or
ACEA A3
This must only be added once and the amount
must not be greater than 1 qt (1.0 l).
Subsequently have the engine oil changed at
the earliest possible opportunity.
!
Using engine oils of another grade quality is
not permitted.
Capacities
!
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Oil change including oil filter
Engine oil
Approx. 2 US gal
(7.75 l)
Service products and capacities
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