2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE oil filter

312 OperationEngine compartment1Oil dipstick
2Upper (max) mark
3Lower (min) mark
To check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood (
page 308).

Pull out oil dipstick1.

Wipe oil dipstick1 clean.

Fully insert oil dipstick1 into the
dipstick guide tube.

Pull out oil dipstick1 again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac-
curate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween the lower (min) mark3 and
upper (max) mark2 of oil dipstick1.

If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see “Adding en-
gine oil” (
page 312).
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 452).
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(page 388).Adding engine oiliThe filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
!Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet in your vehicle
literature portfolio, or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those
expressly required for the Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada
vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter
at change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) will result in engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

452 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 350
CLK 500
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 350
CLK 500
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 350
CLK 500
1.16 US qt (1.1 l)
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

454 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products Pamphlet, or
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning 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 point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere.
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. An
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
provide you with additional information.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles), or changing of oil and oil filter at
change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) will result in engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) recommendations for scheduled
oil changes. Failure to do so will result
in engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle's Mainte-
nance Booklet for replacement interval.

480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417