Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1984, Owner'S Manual

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Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.
Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for
their suitability in our engines. There­
fore, use only engine oils recom ­
mended 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 first
1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 k m /8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles.
A recom m ended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
drops of the d ip stick minimum
mark prior to the first service
1 3 0 0 -1 6 0 0 k m /8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles.
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 w ith additional inform a­
tion.
Brake Fluid
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