2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 217

Engine compartment For more information on engine oil, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." (Y page 356). For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 291). 215 Adding engine oil Example illustration: Gasoline engine Example illustration: Diesel engine X ! Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). The following will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty: RUsing engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System. RChanging Pull out oil dipstick :. X Wipe oil dipstick : clean. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick : again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading. The oil level is correct when it is between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; of oil dipstick :. of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System. any oil additives. RUsing i All models (except ML 63 AMG): The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). ML 63 AMG: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l). X Example illustration: ML 350 BlueTEC (ML 350, ML 550 similar) If necessary, add engine oil. Z Operation