11 00... Service - engine oil (N54)
Special tools required:
- 11 9 240
See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS (N54, N63) .
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage.
Checking and drop-off times (at least 10 minutes) must be observed.
Protect belt drive against dirt.
Cover with suitable materials.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Release oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .
Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ , see OIL FILTER AND LINES
Unclip service opening on underbody protection.
Remove screw plug (1) from oil sump and drain engine oil.
Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ , see OIL SUMP
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Remove and insert oil filter element (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Replace oil filter element (1) and sealing rings (2).
Replace gasket (3) and renew if necessary.
Secure oil filter cap with special tool 11 9 240 .
Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ , see OIL FILTER AND LINES
Start engine and run at idle until oil pressure warning lamp goes out.
Turn off engine.
Check oil filter cap and screw plug on oil sump for leaks.
Assemble engine.
Checking engine oil level:
- Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
- Allow engine at normal operating temperature to run for three minutes with increased revs (approx. 1100 RPM)
- Read off engine oil level in instrument cluster or on Control Display
- Top up engine oil if necessary