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2011 GL350 (x164) Oil Change Amount

Old Jul 4, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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2011 GL350 (x164) Oil Change Amount

Hi Forum!

Just changing my oil again, and wanted some advice re: oil change quantity.

My understanding is that this vehicle takes 8.5 quarts of oil.

However, when I fill it with 8.5 quarts of oil, (after using a mityvac fluid evacuator to remove the oil oil), it typically takes me a full 9 quarts to get about 2/5s of the way up the dipstick. 8.5 quarts barely wets the bottom of the dipstick.

Anyone else notice anything similar?

My understanding is that I should go with the dipstick measurement, not the actual quantity added.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 02:24 PM
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I have always added 9 quarts to my 2012. Level is right where it should be on the dipstick.
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 10:25 PM
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I know it's an old thread, but I have to Google everytime when I forgot to look up manual before I get my hands dirty already.

Same here. Note that capacity 8.5 is "litter". Convert to US quart is 8.985 quart. Couple drops cannot get all out from bottles, 9 qt is ight on!
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