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327 Operation
Engine compartment
1Oil dipstick
2Upper (max) mark
3Lower (min) mark
To check the engine oil level with the oil 
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood (
page 324).
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 engine 
oil”.
For more information on engine oil, see 
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.” 
(
page 486).
For more information on messages in the 
multifunction display concerning engine 
oil, see the “Practical hints” section 
(page 416).Adding engine oil
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All models (except E 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and lower 
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
E63AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and lower 
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
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Only use approved engine oils and oil filters 
required for vehicles with Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). 
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Prod-
ucts pamphlet (USA only) 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 Main-
tenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS 
(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 PLUS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine 
or emission control system damage not covered 
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 
     
        
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486 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore only use 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved 
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or 
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Warning!
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Comply with all valid regulations with 
respect to handling, storing and disposing of 
service fluids. Otherwise you could 
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of 
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent 
service fluids from coming into direct 
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a 
physician immediately.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
E3504MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Engine with oil filter 
including oil cooler
E63AMG
9.3 US qt (8.8 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
E3504MATIC
8.6 US qt (8.1 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
E63AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Front axle
E3504MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Rear axle
E3504MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
E63AMG
1.27 US qt (1.2 l) 
     
        
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489 Technical data
Fuels, 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 
required for vehicles with Maintenance 
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS 
(Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved 
engine oils and oil filters, refer to the 
Factory Approved Service Products 
pamphlet (USA only), 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
Only brake fluid approved by 
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
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Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required for the 
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or 
FSS PLUS (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 PLUS (Canada vehicles) 
will result in engine or emission control system 
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty.Please follow Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 
recommendations for scheduled oil changes. 
Failure to do so will result in engine or emission 
control system damage not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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During vehicle operation, the boiling point of 
the brake fluid is continuously reduced 
through the absorption of moisture from the 
atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous 
operating conditions, this moisture content 
can lead to the formation of bubbles in the 
system, thus reducing the system’s 
efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced 
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s 
Maintenance Booklet for replacement 
interval.