00 00 610 Engine oil service incl. supplementary service (N52)

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Special tools required:

11 9 240

IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to the exact filling capacities specified.

Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.

Checking and drip-off times must be observed.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 9 240) And Oil Filter Cap

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Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.

Replace O-rings (2).

Installation:

Lubricate all O-rings (2) with engine oil.

For tightening torque refer to 11 42 1AZ in 11 42 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FULLFLOW OIL FILTER (N52) .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Element And O-Rings

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Remove engine oil drain plug (1).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

For tightening torque refer to 11 13 1AZ in 11 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING OR REPLACING OIL SUMP (N52)

NOTE: Illustration does not show underbody protection.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug

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Assemble engine.

Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for 3 minutes with increased revs (approx. 1100 rpm).
Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display.