E320 Crankcase Dipstick
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2004 E320
E320 Crankcase Dipstick
I had the engine oil changed in my 2004 E320 this AM. I noticed that my shop was using a dip stick to check the oil level. I was advised that I could also get a dip stick for a $$$. Does anyone out there know where an owner can obtain one except directly through MB?
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03 E320 -wife's car now; 07 Porsche Boxster S - my toy
I had the engine oil changed in my 2004 E320 this AM. I noticed that my shop was using a dip stick to check the oil level. I was advised that I could also get a dip stick for a $$$. Does anyone out there know where an owner can obtain one except directly through MB?
Tarheel76
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BTW, these dipsticks don't have a high/low indication like conventional dipsticks -- they're imprinted with a continuous scale. The OEM tool is part #120-589-07-21-00. If you buy the dipstick, your normal oil level should be at 170mm (car is on a flat surface).
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paul...
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Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that there was even a dipstick. It is where you would normally find the stick for the transmission. My shop mechanic has a chart that identifies what the level should be for my car. I want to think that he mentioned it to be in the 150+ range. Anyhow I'll get the correct number once I get a stick. This may sound like a stupid question but can it be left in all the time? Thanks again....
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