NOTICE
Use of engine oils that are not approved in
a
ccordance with the respective standard
can cause engine damage.
·
To refill, use only engine oils that meet
the quality requirements of the respec-
tive standard.
·
Only in an emergency, refill with a maxi-
mum of 0.5 l (0.5 qt) of an engine oil cor-
responding to the specified deviating en-
gine oil standards.
Changing engine oil
Please refer to , and on page
326 and
at the start of the chapter on
pa
ge 332.
The engine oil must be changed regularly
and in accordance with the service interval.
Additives in the engine oil can cause new
engine oil to discolour quickly. This is nor-
mal and does not mean that the engine oil
should be changed more frequently.
WARNING
Engine oil can cause environmental dam-
a
ge, severe burns or a fire if the engine oil
is changed carelessly. This can result in
serious injury or death.
·
Always allow the engine to cool down
completely before changing the engine
oil.
·
Always wear eye protection when
changing engine oil.
·
Keep your arms horizontal when un-
screwing the oil drain plug with your fin-
gers to prevent the emerging oil from
running down your arm.
·
Use a suitable container when draining
the used oil. It must be at least large
enough to hold the entire filling quanti-
ty of engine oil.
WARNING
Engine oil is toxic. Contact with engine oil,
and especially ingestion of engine oil, c
an
cause serious or fatal injuries.
·
S
eek medical attention immediately af-
ter swallowing engine oil.
·
Seek medical attention if you have
health problems aer working with en-
gine oil.
·
Always keep engine oil out of the reach
of children and only in the original
sealed container. This also applies to
used oil until it is disposed of.
·
Never store engine oil in empty food
containers, bottles or any other non-
original containers as people finding
these containers may then drink the en-
gine oil.
·
Avoid regular contact with engine oil to
avoid damaging the skin.
·
Protect skin, face and especially eyes
while working with engine oil.
·
Do not eat, drink or smoke when work-
ing with engine oil.
·
Wash your skin with soap and water af-
ter working with engine oil.
NOTICE
Oil and filter changes require special tools
and expert knowledge. V
ehicle damage can
result if this work is not carried out correct-
ly.
·
You should always have engine oil and
filter changes performed by a suitably
qualified workshop.
Dispose of the engine oil in an environ-
mentally responsible manner and only
a
t a collection point for used oil, e.g. a recy-
cling centre or specialist company.
Engine oil consumption
Please refer to , and on page
326 and
at the start of the chapter on
pa
ge 332.
Engine oil consumption can vary from en-
gine to engine and can change during the
working life of an engine.
The vehicle may consume up to 1 l of en-
gine oil per 2,000 km, depending on how
you drive and the conditions in which the
vehicle is used. In new vehicles, consump-
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