00 00 610 Engine oil service incl. supplementary service (N51)

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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 drained engine oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240.

Fig 1: Special Tool (11 9 240) And Engine Oil Filter Housing

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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 OIL FILTER ELEMENT WITH CONNECTIONS .

Fig 2: Oil Filter Element, Sealing Rings And Removal/Installation Directions

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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 OIL PAN .

Fig 3: Oil Sump Screw 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 three minutes with increased revs (approx. 1100 RPM)
Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display