1999 MERCEDES-BENZ C-280 service

Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and
recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approv ed Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Model Capacity Fuels, coola nts,
lubricants etc
Engine with
oil filter C 230 6.5 US qt (6.2 l)
C 280 8.5US qt 8.0 l)
C 43 AMG 7.9US qt 7.5 l)
Recommended
engine oils
Automatic transmission C 230 7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
C 280 7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
C 43 AMG 9.9 US qt (9.4 l)
Automatic
transmissio
n fluid
Rear axle C 230
C 280 1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
C 43 AMG 1.4 US qt(1.3 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAL
90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power steering
fluid
Front wheel hubs

approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature
roller bearing grease

Accelerator
control linkage


Hydraulic fluid
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 I) MB Brake fluid (DOT
4)
Windshield washer

and headlamp
cleaning system
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 I)
MB Windshield
wa

sher
concentrate "S"
1
Cooling system C 220 approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 I
C 280
C 36 AMG
approx. 10.6 US qt 10.0 I)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 I
MB
Anticorrosion/antifreez
Fuel tank including
a reserve of
approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 I)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 I)
Premium unleaded
gasoline:
Posted O

ctane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86
MON)
Air conditioner system

R-134a refrigerant
and special
lubricant (Never R-12)

Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer
Con
centrate "S" and commercially available premixed windsh ield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below
freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see Windshield/Headlamp Washer System in Index.


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Engine Oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is av ailable at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please
follow service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil ch anges. Failure to do so could result in engine damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Engine Oil Additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions
resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Air Conditioner Refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system. Never use R-12 (CFC)
or mineral based lubricating oil, otherwise damage to the system will occur.


Brake Fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling poin t of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operati ng conditions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the syste m's efficiency. The brake fluid must therefore be replaced
every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recomm ended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz.
Your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will provide you with additional information.


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Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
• corrosion protection,
• freeze protection,
• boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approx. -22°F
(-30°C) and corrosion protection. The coolant solution mu st be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every 3 years. To provide the
important corrosion protection, the solution must be at leas t 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equals a freeze protection
to approx. -22°F [-30°C]). If you use a solution that is mo re than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to
approx. -49°F
[-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lo wer heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do
not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/ant ifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB
anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of
leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet mi nimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal
drinking water. If you are not sure about the water qua lity, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. T he use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines
necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the
aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifr eeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service
life.)
Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your car: Mercedes-Benz Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in the hot southern regions), you should have the
anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration c hecked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your
vehicle to your authorized Merc edes-Benz dealer for service.

Model
Approx.freeze Protection
-35°F
(~37°C)

-49°F
(-45°C)


C 230 5.0 US qt
(4.75 I)

5.5 US qt
(5.25 I)

C 280 5.3 US qt
(5.0 I)

5.8 US qt
(5.5 I)

C 43 AMG 5.9US qt
(5.6 I)

6.6 US qt
(6.2 I)




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Consumer Information
This has been prepared as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 5 75 pursuant to the "National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific tire grades for the tires with which this vehicle is equipped.
All passenger car tires must conf orm to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Tread
wear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on t he wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For ex ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire grad ed 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signi ficantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction "A", "B", "C"
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are "A", "B", and "C", and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled c onditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A
tire marked "C" may have poor traction performance.

Warning !
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.


Temperature "A", "B", "C".
The temperature grades are "A" (the highest), "B", and "C", r epresenting the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained hi gh temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade "C"
corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades "B" and "A" represent hi gher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.

Warning !
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause
excessive heat build up and possible tire failure.



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Service and Literature

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to
service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer. If you are interested in obtai ning service literature for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.


Warning !
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely carefu l when performing any service work or repairs.
Improper or incomplete service or the use of in correct or inappropriate parts or materials may
damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any
question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.


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