Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Checking the oil level using the oildipstick
When checking the oil level:
• park the vehicle on a level surface.
• the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
► Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the dipstick
guide
tube.
► Wipe off oil dipstick 1.
► Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark 3 and MAX mark 2.
► Add oil if necessary.
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or ...
Adding engine oil
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with ho ...
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