Engine oil change (S55 engine)

Special tools required:

11 9 240

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
When carrying out repair on vehicle, always wear oil- and heat-resistant protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face protection and protective apron.

CAUTION: Always change the engine oil at operating temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil filling capacity.
Vehicles equipped with a gasoline exhaust particulate filter must be operated using low-ash engine oil only.
Overfilling the engine with engine oil will result in engine damage .

CAUTION: Risk of damage!
Protect belt drive against dirt.
Cover with suitable materials.

Recycling:

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release oil filter cap (1).

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Release oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240.

NOTE: Engine oil flows out of the oil filter housing and back into the oil sump.

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Open oil drain plug (1) on oil sump.

Drain engine oil.

Installation note:

Magnesium - oil sump to 31.08.14 replace oil drain plug (1) .

Aluminium - Oil sump from 01.09.14 replace only the gasket of oil drain plug (1) .

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ .

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Remove the filter element (1) from the housing (3) and re-insert.

Installation note:

Replace filter element (1) and sealing ring (2) .

NOTE: Coat sealing rings (2) with engine oil.
Check the center pipe is firmly seated the filter cover.

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Secure oil filter cover with special tool 11 9 240.

Tightening torque 11 42 1AZ .

NOTE: Pour in engine oil.
Check oil filter cover and oil drain plug of the oil sump for tightness.
Assemble engine.

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Checking oil level:

Park vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Start the oil level measurement at the control display.
Top up engine oil if necessary.