I've been helping with my fathers car. Gets even more interesting when the display is too faded out to see what it even says about oil level. Not gonna lie. I think whoever designed these cars is a complete dimwit.
Theres also the engineering menu at least on the W209, which will tell you the actual level in litres. Key to 1, press the little button to the left of the binnacle rapidly 3 times as soon as you turn the key to 1 and itll appear. Will give you an actual reading once you then turn the key to 2 ;)
The little button, the thing that on an older car would be the trip reset sticky outy thing? :) Thanks for the info, will give this a go on the W209 :)
@Enginesetc Yep that's the one. I nailed it first time I tried, but didn't realise it has to be turned to 2 to read the oil level on this menu. Gives you some other info like battery voltage, VIN and some info on the cluster hardware too 😀
@Enginesetc Gove it a try on the W203, having the newer cluster it may also have a hidden menu. I don't have a W203 to try; this has been my first one 🙂
Brilliant simple description, thanks!... now I'm 2 litres short, how do I add oil (never had to add oil to a car I've owned since the bad old days of British rubbish - 6 Nissan Bluebirds/Primeras, 1 M-B never needed oil)
Thanks! I'd say add 1.5 litres then give it 5, measure again and make sure it's still saying add 0.5 litres, do that and measure again :) measure after next drive just to be sure. My dad had a bluebird back in the day, said it was a great car until it rusted away!
My car shows observe the waiting time also for some couple minutes. And i thought that i have a problem with oil sensor for taking that long. but should i wait too for 10 up to 15 mins to show the oil level
What are you talking mate? The engine dipstick tube is where you pointed it to be the transmission dipstick. The transmission dipstick tube is closer to the windshield, behind the engine cover. Its covered by a locking pin. You can buy a dipstick set for 50€. Kit includes 4 dipsticks for most of the mercedes models, including the om646 and 722.6 gearbox. Im checking the level manually. Engine and transmission. At 80c.
Hey tell you what, you're right! Sorry all, I was in the wrong here! Of course the video still stands for checking it electronically but yes you can indeed buy a dipstick and check. Reason I asserted you can't is due to my SLK having the transmission dipstick in that sort of location, so without looking too hard, I assumed the W203 was in the same location! Never assume is the lesson I've learnt here!
@@Enginesetc all good mate. remember, when checking the oil via dipstick ONLY check when temperature is at 80c. otherwise u wont get correct readings. this is a must have for the automatic transmission
@@nAN3ftw the dipstick I have for my transmission which works on all the 5g 722.XXX transmissions has a hot and a cold marking on it, but I check at both anyway if works been done. Cold check to ensure there's enough to run it, then when it's up to temp I check again to ensure proper level 😁
I have been trying to look for it, but I dont know the actual length of the oil dipstick I need. Do you know how many mm the dipstick should be for a w211 E320 M112 engine?
Thanx, ive got a 2008, CLK, with the 2.1 lit diesel engine and its same procedure. You said "hopefully" u check it out regularly. But surely if the level gets low then the computer will tell you ????
Ah yeah same unit, I love the shape of the CLK! Yes it should tell you but I'd rather check myself manually rather than wait for an alert on the dash just as I'm a bit oldschool and don't trust it but also would rather catch it early if needs topping up :)
@@arnietwo11 There's nowhere for it to go buddy, I meant manually through going into the menu periodically and checking, there's literally no dipstick tube its stupid! The one tube at the back is for gearbox level
Yes I believe I was wrong on that front, my apologies. I was going off a previous merc I had with different engine so I had my info wrong :( Thanks though :)@@user-fi5cj4vi6i
I usually aim for 3/4 to give myself a margin of error when adding to top up. Too high can cause high crankcase pressure and damage components. I aim for 3/4 just to be sure, if you're more confident than I am and are measuring accurately then go for full, there's no harm done as long as it doesnt go over :)
@@Enginesetc just curious. I aim for right on max line with anticipation that every engine is going to drink at least some of its oil through the pcv, (especially a gdi or anything turbo)
@@Daileyandrew yeah that's totally fair enough, I'm just erring on the side of caution cos I'm clumsy as hell so built in a factor of safety for myself haha
