Check engine oil level using on-board oil dipstick - AP18.00-P-1811MS

ENGINE 132, 281, 660 

Shown on model 453 

Fig 1: Checking Engine Oil Level Using On-Board Oil Dipstick

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of engine oil. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing engine oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not fill engine oil into beverage containers.	AS18.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Allow engine to warm up	Coolant temperature at least 80 °C.
2	Turn off engine
3	Remove interior flap above engine	Model 451, 453
		Model 451	AR88.40-P-1100-03MCC
	Check
4	Pull oil dipstick (4) out of oil measuring pipe (5) and wipe with a lint-free cloth
5	Check engine oil level using oil dipstick (4)	Insert oil dipstick (4) all the way into the oil measuring pipe (5) and leave for at least 3 s. The level must at least be in the center between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking on the oil dipstick (4). Engine 132, 660 The oil filling quantity between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking is approx. 0.7 l. Engine 281.910 The oil filling quantity between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking is approx. 1.1 l. Engine 281.920 The oil filling quantity between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking is approx. 0.9 l.
	If the engine oil level is too high or too low, correct it
6	Adjust engine oil to correct level	Check engine oil level again after correcting it. To do so, repeat operation steps_4_and_5. If engine oil level is too low: ↓ Refill engine oil until the level is at least in the center between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking on the oil dipstick (4). If engine oil level is too high: ↓ Extract engine oil until the level is at least in the center between the Min. (4b) and Max. (4a) marking on the oil dipstick (4). * not for USA ↓
		Mercedes-Benz specifications for operating fluids for gasoline engines in cars Gasoline engine * not for USA ↓	AP.18.00-P-1849UB
		Full overview of engine oils with service intervals according to Mercedes-Benz specifications for operating fluids for diesel engines in cars Diesel engine * for USA only ↓	AP18.00-P-1850UD
		Full overview of engine oils with service intervals according to Mercedes-Benz specifications for operating fluids for gasoline engines in cars Gasoline engine * for USA only ↓	AP18.00-P-1849UBU
		Full overview of engine oils with service intervals according to Mercedes-Benz specifications for operating fluids for diesel engines in cars Diesel engine	AP18.00-P-1850UDU
	Finishing activity
7	Install interior flap above engine	Model 451, 453
		Model 451	AR88.40-P-1100-03MCC