ContentsTechnical data.................................. 361
Parts service ...................................... 362
Warranty coverage ............................. 363
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 363
Identification labels............................ 364
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 365
C 240 (all models) ........................ 365
Engine ................................................ 366
Rims and Tires ................................... 367
Same size tires ............................. 368
Minispare wheel ........................... 369
Electrical system................................ 370
Main Dimensions ............................... 371
Weights .............................................. 372Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 373
Capacities .................................... 373
Engine oils.................................... 375
Engine oil additives ...................... 375
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 375
Brake fluid .................................... 375
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 376
Fuel requirements ........................ 376
Gasoline additives ........................ 377
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ................... 377
Coolants....................................... 379
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 381
Consumer information ....................... 382
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 382
Technical terms............................... 385Index................................................. 391
373 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respectivelubricants must match. Therefore only use
brands tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at
your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
C240
C2404MATIC
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Front axle
C2404MATIC
0.5 US qt (0.46 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Transfer case
C2404MATIC
approx. 0.62 US qt (0.59 l)
MB Transfer case fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
approx. 6.8 US qt (6.4 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent
