11 00... Service - engine oil (S65)

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.

IMPORTANT: Perform engine oil service only when engine is at normal operating temperature (>70 °C engine oil temperature).
An exact engine oil level is only determined with the engine oil temperature ≥ 70 °C.
The engine oil temperature can be read out on the instrument cluster.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage .
Inspection and drip-off times must be observed.
Oil level determination via on-board computer button will only detect changes of > +/- 0.5 liters.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of drained engine oil in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Pull off anti-twist lock (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Anti-Twist Lock

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!

NOTE: The remaining engine oil cannot drain into the oil sump until the oil filter cover has been released.

Release oil filter cap (1).

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace oil filter element and sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Filter Cap

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Installation note:

Fit anti-twist lock (2); this prevents the oil filter cover from being released.

Arrow (1) must point to the sensor for the intake air temperature.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Filter Cap

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective apron.

Loosen screw plug (1) with nut and a long extension (2).

Fig 4: Loosening Engine Oil Screw Plug Nut

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Tilt long extension (1) with nut and screw plug in direction of arrow.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of engine oil with suitable equipment.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Oil Extension

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

Compliance with a drip-off time of 10 minutes is absolutely mandatory.

Remove oil drain plug (2).

Compliance with a drip-off time of 2 minutes is absolutely mandatory.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring.

Assemble engine.

Pour in ENGINE OIL .

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Checking engine oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface
Start engine and run at idle speed until engine oil temperature reaches ≥ 70 °C.
Press the on-board computer button for more than 3 seconds to determine the oil level again.
Only changes of > +/- 0.5 liters will thereby be detected.
If necessary, carry out a distance reset.
Top up engine oil if necessary
Pre-delivery check/engine replacement

Carry out distance reset by only using the diagnosis system.

Observe vehicle-specific scope of maintenance work.