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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
4.3L V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 4.3L V8 · AWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 synthetic
Spec: MB 229.3 or 229.5
Capacity
8.5qt
8.04 L
Drain & Refill
8.5 qt
8.04 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

M113 engine, oil change capacity includes filter

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