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Old 10-27-2007, 03:07 PM   #11
tm4exc
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Originally Posted by tirona View Post
tm4exc, another thing i would add, is make sure when changing the oil not to refill it to the max. go somewhere between 1/4 - 1/2 of "min - max" line in the oil dipstick, which means less than 7 L. (i put somewhere between 6&1/2 -7). perfect would be in the middle of the line. mb did reduce years ago the oil capacity on the m104 from 7.5L to 7, i think mainly because these engines were leaking. to check the oil wait 3-4 minutes after you turn-off the engine so the oil drips down to the bottom, and check the stick. car should be at operating temp between 80-90C.
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