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Old 01-23-2010, 04:15 PM
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Can someone explain to me what engine oil level,not when engine on means on the dashboard display?? I just had an oil change and had 9 quarts of Mobil 1 put in.I'm wondering if maybe oil needed to settle after change and might be a half quart low.Would appreciate any input!! Thanks
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You can't check it when the engine is on through the display, you need to put the key in the ignition and to the last slot before it turns on.
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I'm sorry but I'm still confused!! I did that but no response on display. What is it trying to tell me? Thanks
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ok, drive the car until the coolant is at operating temp.

Shut down on flat surface, wait five minutes, turn key to second notch, scroll to oil level.
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Thanks for getting back to me!!As you can tell am very new to MB but am learning as much s I can. When you say scroll down how do I do that?
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It is in the dashboard display. Use the menu and up/down buttons. Scroll through with the menu button until you reach the odometer. Then using the up/down buttons scroll to the oil screen, be patient, and wait for it to read you your oil level.
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Thanks.I found it in the owners manual and did exactly that. Worked like a charm. only thing is it told me to reduce oil level.I guess I have to take nut off oil pan and take some out. Is this what I should do??
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My 2000 S-430 is doing the same thing, tells me to reduce oil level. Had it serviced at MB 3 weeks ago.
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MB did a Service B on mine too and over filled the oil, warning came on alerting me to this. Had to take it back and had them remove a quart via suction tube from the dip stick.

Don't use the drain plug under the car, too messy and hard to control how much you drain.
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Originally Posted by regalchef
Thanks.I found it in the owners manual and did exactly that. Worked like a charm. only thing is it told me to reduce oil level.I guess I have to take nut off oil pan and take some out. Is this what I should do??
Yes it takes 8.5 quarts not 9.

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