Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscos-
ity, this means that it is thick; a low viscos-
ity means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows you
which SAE classifications are to be used. The
low-temperature properties of engine oils
can be significantly impaired during oper-
ation due to, for example, aging or soot and
fuel accretion. It is therefore strongly rec-
ommended that you carry out regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with
the appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 207).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
General notes
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection.
You could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on
the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(
Ypage 207).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
Rcorrosion protection
Rantifreeze protection
Rraising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the cool-
ant during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concen-
tration in the engine cooling system should:
Rbe at least 50 %. This will protect the
engine cooling system against freezing
down to around -13‡(-25 †).
Rnot exceed 50 % (antifreeze protection down
to-35 ‡[-37 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
smart recommends an antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor concentrate in accordance with MB
Specifications for Operating Fluids 310.1 or
325.6.
Antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate
in accordance with MB Specifications for
210Service products and filling capacities
>> Technical data.
