Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick
- Park the vehicle on a level surface. To check the oil level with the engine at operating temperature, switch the engine off and wait for approximately five minutes.
- Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the dipstick guide tube.
- Wipe off oil dipstick 1.
- Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. If the level is between MIN mark 3 and MAX mark 2, the oil level is correct.
- If the fuel level has sunk to MIN mark 3 or below, add 0.55 to 1.1 US qt (0.5 to 1.0 l) engine oil.
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l)
of oil over a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may be higher
than this when the vehicle is new or ...
Adding engine oil
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts, it may ignite and you
could burn yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot engine parts.
Environmental note
When adding oil ...
See also:
Evaporative Emissions Control System
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the en ...
Modification of your vehicle
Your vehicle should not be modified
other than with genuine SUBARU
parts and accessories. Other types
of modifications could affect its
performance, safety or durability,
and may even vi ...
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
sh ...
