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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 CDI W164
3.0L V6 Diesel OM642•AWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•OM642•turbo
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI W164 3.0L V6 Diesel OM642 · AWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 full synthetic diesel-rated
Spec: MB 229.51
Capacity
12qt
11.35 L
Drain & Refill
11.5 qt
10.88 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

OM642 diesel engine. Use MB 229.51 spec oil only. Includes oil filter.

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