Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
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Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an
incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐
tives
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Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not correspond to the specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed for the
service intervals.
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Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
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Do not use additives.
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Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil
change.
* NOTE Damage caused by topping up too
much engine oil
Adding too much engine oil can cause dam‐
age to the engine or the catalytic converter.
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Have excess engine oil removed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove
it.
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Add engine oil.
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Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
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Check the oil level again (
→
page 321).
Checking coolant level
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
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Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
& WARNING Danger of burns from hot
coolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. If you
322 Maintenance and care