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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
1.8L Kompressor I4•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•M271•supercharged
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1.8L Kompressor I4 · RWD
Fluid Type
5W-40 full synthetic or 0W-40 full synthetic
Spec: MB 229.3 or MB 229.5
Capacity
6.3qt
5.96 L
Drain & Refill
6.3 qt
5.96 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

M271 Kompressor engine. Use MB 229.5 for extended drain intervals. Includes filter.

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