KV3BLUE

Hi guys.
I have just replaced my E63 oil and filter at 15k miles because I drive lacal alot. I drained it and was able to fill 8 quarts of the 0w40 Mobil 1 and oil level is at betweeen the top 2 red indicators. Is that too high?
I was wondering which is the correct oil level on the dipstick. The E63 dipstick has 3 red plastic indicators (bottom, middle and top). The manual only shows 2 red indicators and says any where between the two is fine.
Any info will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

kurtwz

Hey, dude, does the E63 not have an electronic checking feature? If you don’t get any help here, this is one of the few things the local dealer could surely address.

Jon2007E63P30

Yes, it will tell you when it is too low, but not when it is too high.

Yuille36

The manual says 9 qts, but if it doesn't come out, then what? Well you can't worry about it. Anyway, as long as it is between the two indicators, you are fine. Don't question yourself on this. If you followed the manual your golden, and if you need to add more, then the car will tell you to check oil level. I need to change my oil in both my C300 and E63 within the next few months.

kurtwz

Are you sure? I know other Mercs will indicate a level that’s too high. My mom’s ML something (SUV) gave me that message one time.

citylightva

The two indicators to pay attention to are the top and bottom, not the middle...I'm not even sure why the middle is there, unless it indicates like 1 quart or something...

KV3BLUE

Thanks guys, I feel better. I guess its fine at the middle red indicator then..

NCE500

I recently changed my oil and found that if you let it drain out the old fashioned way from the bottom of the engine for 45 minutes and replace the oil filter, 9 quarts put mine pretty much exactly at the top of the top red bung on the dipstick, i.e. full.

The owners manual sais that an oil/filter change should take 9.3 US quarts, so I believe that a little stayed in the engine somewhere even with the extended drain time.

KV3BLUE

I believe you are right . I remember letting the oil drain for a while and there was still oil draining at the time I put the plug back. Thanks!

Yuille36

Dont forget that there is oil in the oil cooler as well. Even though it doesn't contain a substantial amount, but there is oil in it. That may account for the .3 that you couldn't retrieve.

BetterTomorrow

My dipstic does not have red tip, just metal end. Wonder if previous owner put non e63 dipstick?

hachiroku

Mercedes has updated the dipstick part for the M156 engine.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-dipstick.html

Rovel

Hi All,
I checked my oil today and found out that the red bottom part of my dipstick, the part that has min-max marks on it, has cracks. I want to change the dipstick before any plastic falls comes out and falls into the engine. Does anybody know the part number for 2007 E63 Amg? I can't find it on parts.com. Thanks in advance.

Yuille36

Call your local dealership, they can tell you the part number and the cost.

Rovel

Got the part number from the dealer and posting here. Dipstick part number for W211 E63 is: A1560101772