Duty Reminder to CGI Owners

[kepiting1sg]

IMHO,

Should check your engine oil level when the engine has been switched off for some time.

Best check in the morning before you start your engine.

That's the time when most of the engine oil has been collected in the oil sump.

[jtang]

IMHO,

Should check your engine oil level when the engine has been switched off for some time.

Best check in the morning before you start your engine.

That's the time when most of the engine oil has been collected in the oil sump.

I agree with unker.

Bros...relax. The oil dipstick is only a rough gauge of the oil level. When servicing, it's perfectly normal to fill to 3/4 mark. No sound mechanic will fill to the top mark as that runs the risk of overfilling. Yes...there's such a thing as engine damgae due to overfilling which is just as bad as low level. When the dip stick is anywhere above the 1/4 mark, the engine is safe. Even if at the lowest mark, it's still pretty safe..the check oil light will not light up yet. This light will only come on when the sump is almost empty ie dipstick completely dry beyond the lowest mark when engine is cold....then you are in for a big shit. No need to sweat over it...just monitor it every 2-3 months. Remember,...this is a Merc, not VW or Fiat.

[Phang]

I checked the engine oil level on the next morning before I started the engine

[g8crasher]

how frequent should i check my c180k supercharge for engine oil?

Engine oil wise, just check your dipstick every 5,000kms.

Most workshops won't even bother checking oil levels with the Eaton M45 supercharger. MB says it's a non serviceable item. Eaton themselves will tell you it's a "lifetime oil".

I would recommend you get it checked at 50,000kms. 135ml is the total volume of oil the M45 will take.

The allen bolt is located at the nose area of the supercharger. Use Eaton approved fluid and a syringe with a rubber hose.

You can find a refill guide via google or check with workshops to see if they are willing to try a refill.

[g8crasher]

I sent the car for 15,000km servicing at C&C lately.

Engine oil level was at half way between the MAX-MIN on the dipstick before I sent the car to C&C, not too bad in my opinion.

However, when I checked the oil level after the servicing, apparently C&C filled the engine oil only up to the 3/4 mark.

Nothing wrong with that but have to watch the oil level closely when it is approaching the next servicing at 30,000km. It may drop to beyond the MIN since it is not full to begin with.

C Class Manual Extract - http://www4.mercedes...nual_base.shtml

General notes on oil level

Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 l of oil per 1,000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.

Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be installed at a different location.

When checking the oil level:

• park the vehicle on a level surface.
  
• the engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature.
  
• if the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the engine was only started briefly: wait about 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement.
  

Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

To check the oil level with the engine at normal operating temperature, switch the engine off and wait for approximately five minutes.

Pull oil dipstick out of the oil dipstick tube.

Wipe off oil dipstick .

Slowly slide oil dipstick into the guide tube to the stop, and take it out again.If the level is between MIN mark and MAX mark , the oil level is correct.

If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark or below, add 1.0 litre of engine oil.

[pacman]

I checked the engine oil level on the next morning before I started the engine

How many litres did they charge you for? From your report, it would appear to be 5.5 litres as 6 litres is overfill. From my experience, the top of the dipstick is approx 5.7 litres.

[ShaneL]

I was just checking my engine oil. Looks to have dipped to 1/4 after 5000km. Normal?

[ShaneL]

Btw I am driving c180 coupe. Seems a bit fast

[pacman]

Btw I am driving c180 coupe. Seems a bit fast

Yes, a bit fast but depends on driving style also. Highway miles seem to consume more oil. This may carry on until you reach 10k km. If I were you, I would top up although MB may tell you to do nothing until warning light comes on.

[ShaneL]

Now at about 7000km. Just check cold engine. Looks like its almost less than 1/4.

Go CNC and get them check and top up?

Or just DIY top up. Any recommendation of engine oil? Mobile 1?

[Cklasse]

Just done my 15k service. Never check oil before service at all, engine still running.

My view is, don't lose sleep over this oil.