Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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Capacities
The following values indicate the various total engine capacities.
Engine with oil fil-
ter C 200 C 280 C 350 C 220 CDI C 320 CDI
Replacement
amount 5.5 l 8.0 l 8.0 l 6.5 l 8.5 l
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity is the property of a fluid which al-
lows it to resist deformation.
Viscosity also describes the flow charac-
teristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a
high viscosity, it means that it is thick; a
low viscosity means that it is thin. Temper-
ature has a strong influence on the viscos-
ity of a fluid. As temperature increases,
viscosity reduces significantly; when tem-
perature decreases, viscosity increases
disproportionately (log. course).
The correct engine oil viscosity must be
selected so that the engine can be started
and oil supplied to all lubrication points in
cold weather, with a cohesive lubrication
film still guaranteed at high temperatures.
Select the SAE classification (viscosity) of
the engine oil according to the time of
year. The following table shows you the
viscosity classes to be used depending on
the average air temperature. The tempera-
ture limits are only guidelines and the ac-
tual temperature may briefly exceed or
drop below them.
Transmission oil
Only use approved passenger car trans-
mission oil according to sheet 231.1 of
the Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Service Products. Observe Specifications
for Service Products sheets 235.10,
236.10 and 236.12, depending on the
transmission. A list of transmission oils
which have been tested and approved in
accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Spec-
ifications for Service Products is available
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
!
Do not use lubricant additives, since they
lead to increased wear and damage to the me-
chanical assemblies. The use of lubricant addi-
tives limits warranty claims.
Technical data
Service products and capacities
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