2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 oil filter

546 Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil
Example illustration from S 550
S63 AMG
1Filler cap
Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.
Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 724) and
(
page 728).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the automatic transmission.
!Only use approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance System.
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, or changing of oil and oil filter
at change intervals longer than those called for
by the Maintenance System will result in engine
or emission control system damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It will cause damage to the engine and emission
control system not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

724 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
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!G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could endan-
ger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
For health reasons, you should prevent ser-
vice fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a phy-
sician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterS 550
S 550 4MATIC8.98 US qt. (8.5 l)Approved engine oils
S6009.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
S63 AMG9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
S65 AMG9.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
Automatic transmissionS 550
S 550 4MATIC10.36 US qt. (9.8 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
S6008.14 US qt. (7.7 l)
S63 AMG9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
S65 AMG9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)

728 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. 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
Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or chang-
ing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer
than those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or mal-
functions resulting from blending oil additives
are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.
Warning!G
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 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.

742 Index
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 543
Adding 546
Additives 728
Checking level 543
Checking level (Dipstick) 545
Checking level (Instrument cluster con-
trol system) 543
Consumption 543
Dipstick 545
Filler neck 545, 546
Messages in display 544, 659
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 724
ESP
®
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP®75
ESP®71
Messages in display 628, 639
Warning lamp 29, 599, 604ETD 55
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 242
Locator lighting (COMAND) 243
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 361
Auto-dimming on the driver’s
side 363
Fold in automatically when locking
(COMAND) 244
Lower mirror when reversing
(COMAND) 244
Power folding 362
F
Favorite button 238
First aid kit 668
Flat tire 686
Jacking up the vehicle 687
Lowering the vehicle 690
Mounting the spare wheel 686
Preparing the vehicle 686
Floormats* 506Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 724
Brake fluid 725, 728
Capacities 724
Engine coolant 547, 726, 730
Engine oil 546, 724, 728
Power steering fluid 725
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 727, 733
Fog lamps
Messages in display 656
Replacing bulbs 679
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 75
Front air bags 45
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 679, 680
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 45
Messages in display 618
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 50, 610