2005 c230 Factory Approved Service Pamphlet
2005 c230 Factory Approved Service Pamphlet
2005 c230 Factory Approved Service Pamphlet
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Approved Engine Oils
For Vehicles Without Flexible Service
System (FSS or FSS PLUS) - U.S.
vehicles Model Year 1997 and earlier
IMPORTANT: Engine oils are labeled on the
container with various ACEA (Association
des Constructeurs Europens
dAutomobiles) and/or API (American
Petroleum Institute) designations of
quality. Mercedes-Benz recommends the
use of MB-approved engine oils listed in
the Mercedes-Benz oil specification sheet
MB Sheet
ACEA Classification1
API Classification1
Gasoline
229.3
229.5
A3
B3
SJ
SL
Diesel
229.3
229.5
B2
B3
B4
CF-4
CG-4
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Approved Engine Oils
For Vehicles With Flexible Service
System (FSS or FSS PLUS) - U.S. vehicles
Model Year 1998 - Model Year 2004
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
only MB-approved synthetic motor oil for
all vehicles equipped with the Flexible
Service System (FSS or FSS PLUS).
Conventional petroleum-based oils must
not be used for vehicles equipped with the
MB Sheet
MB Sheet
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.51
229.51
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
229.3
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* Not approved for use in AMG engines.
1 229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
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Approved Engine Oils
For Vehicles With Mercedes-Benz
Maintenance System - U.S. vehicles as
of Model Year 2005
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
MB 229.5 or MB229.511 approved
synthetic motor oil for all vehicles
equipped with the Mercedes-Benz
Maintenance System. Conventional
petroleum-based oils must not be used for
vehicles equipped with the Mercedes-Benz
Maintenance System.
If the engine oil used does not meet the
above mentioned standard, engine
damage is possible, which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
MB Sheet
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.51
229.51
229.51
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229.5 or 229.511 engine oils must be
used in conjunction with fleece oil filter
( page 14) in vehicles with MercedesBenz Maintenance System (as of
MY2005). Using other oil filters may lead
to engine damage which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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1 As
of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil.
229.51 is only approved for diesel engines.
* Not approved for use in AMG engines.
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Viscosity Grades for Motor Oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
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Approved Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid1
Castrol Dexron-III/Mercon ATF F-30341
Castrol Transmax M-22257/22096
Chevron ATF Dexron III F-30108/30159
Citgo Multi-Purpose ATF D-21571
1 Please see your Mercedes-Benz Center regarding applications. Do not use in 722.6 or 722.9 transmission!
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Fuel Requirements
Gasoline Engines
Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as Ethanol, TAME, ETBE, IPA, IBA, and
TBA can be used provided that the ratio of
any one of these oxygenates to gasoline
does not exceed 10%. MTBE may be added
up to 15%. The ratio of Methanol to
gasoline must not exceed 3% plus cosolvents.
Mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol must
not be used. Gasohol, which contains 10%
Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can
also be used. These blends must also meet
all other fuel requirements such as
resistance to spark knock, boiling range,
vapor pressure, etc.
Gasoline Additives
Of major concern among various engine
manufacturers is the carbon build-up
caused by gasoline. MERCEDES-BENZ
recommends using only quality gasoline
containing additives that prevent the build-
up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives, carbon deposits
can build up, especially on the intake
valves and in the combustion area, leading
to engine performance problems such as:
warm up hesitation,
unstable idle,
knocking /pinging,
misfire, and
power loss.
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered because gasoline with
additives are not available, Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of additives
approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz
vehicles ( page 15).
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Fuel Requirements
Gasoline Engines (continued)
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To maintain engine durability and
performance, use only premium unleaded
gasoline. If premium unleaded is not
available and low octane gasoline is used,
follow these precautions:
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Fuel Requirements
Diesel Engines
Diesel Engines as of model year 2007
All diesel engines require S15 Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel (15 ppm Sulfur
maximum). Failure to use ULSD fuel can
severely damage the vehicles exhaust
after-treatment device. Refer to Product
Information ( page 14) for a sample of
diesel fuel pump labeling.
Diesel Engines - Model year 2006 and
prior
Use only commercially available vehicular
diesel fuel number 2 or number 1 (ASTM
D975 Number 2-D or Number 1-D).
As of model year 2005
For information on cold weather operation,
refer to the vehicle Operators Manual.
Pre-model year 1999
For information on cold weather operation,
refer to the vehicle Operators Manual or
Service Information MBNA 00/7(11-82).
B5 Biodiesel
Mercedes-Benz approves the use of B5
biodiesel (standard diesel with a maximum
of up to 5% biodiesel content) in all
Common Rail Injection Diesel CDIengines. Diesel fuels containing a higher
percentage of biodiesel content will cause
damage to your engine and are not
approved.
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C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
MB Brake Fluid
MB Part No. A000 989 08 07 01
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
Brakes
G-Class (463)
Product Information
(1.00 l container)
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MB Compressor Oil
MB Part No. BQ 1 13 0001
M-Class (164)
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Product Information
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CL-Class (216)
CLK-Class (209)
SLK-Class (171)
S-Class (221)
E-Class (211)
C-Class (204)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
SL-Class (230)
CLS-Class (219)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
1 Please see your Mercedes-Benz Center regarding applications. 2 Meets sheet 235.0 specification.
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CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
CLK-Class (209)
SLK-Class (171)
S-Class (221)
E-Class (211)
GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
(continued)
Brake Fluid
(1.00 l container)
(5.00 l container)
Engine
Supercharger Oil1 - Engine M113
Approved Engine Oils - All models
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1 Use only with fuel marked as ULSD.
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Engine 648
Engine 642
Engine 275
Engine 273
Engine 272
Engine 156
Engine 113
Engine 112
Product Information
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M-Class (164)
R-Class (251)
GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
Engine
G-Class (463)
Product Information
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Follow directions of use on label.
Above fuel additive should be used when
vehicle is operated in areas where
carbon deposits may be encountered
due to lack of availability of gasolines
which contain these additives. Refer to
Fuel Requirements ( page 7) for
additional information.
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C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
MB Part No. BQ 1 03 0002
(Meets 325.0 specification)
GL-Class (X164)
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze fluid
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
The use of aluminum components in MercedesBenz engines requires that anticorrosive/antifreeze specifically formulated to protect
aluminum parts be used. Failure to use MB
325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze may result in a
significantly shortened service life. While there
may be a number of products available which
will provide the required protection, not all
such products have been tested for MercedesBenz vehicles. The above product is suitable for
Mercedes-Benz engines and can be mixed with
the original anticorrosion/antifreeze filled in at
the factory.
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G-Class (463)
M-Class (164)
R-Class (251)
GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
Product Information
Greasing Points
Shell Retinax C
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Greasing Points
MB Lubrication Paste
MB Part No. A001 989 46 51
Lubricant
MB Special Lubricant
MB Part No. A000 989 36 60
Lubricating paste
MB Lubrication Paste
MB Part No. A001 989 46 51
Hydraulic Oil
MB Hydraulic Oil
MB Part No. A000 989 91 03 10
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CL-Class (216)
SL-Class (230)
CLS-Class (219)
CLK-Class (209)
SLK-Class (171)
S-Class (221)
E-Class (211)
C-Class (204)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
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GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CL-Class (216)
R-Class (251)
SL-Class (230)
M-Class (164)
Greasing Points
CLS-Class (219)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
MB ABC Fluid
Power Steering
Steering Gear Lubricant Power Steering
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CL-Class (216)
SL-Class (230)
CLS-Class (219)
SLK-Class (171)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
CLK-Class (209)
S-Class (221)
E-Class (211)
C-Class (204)
Transmission
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
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Do not use on vehicles with 722.9
(7-speed) transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid 1
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Can be used on vehicles with 722.6
(5-speed) transmission.
Must be used on vehicles with 722.9
(7-speed) transmission.
Manual Transmission Fluid
1 Please see your Mercedes-Benz Center regarding applications. Earlier model series other than the ones listed here may require different automatic
transmissions fluids. Always ensure correct transmission fluid is used. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper service product selection for
your vehicle model and model year.
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CL-Class (216)
SL-Class (230)
CLS-Class (219)
CLK-Class (209)
SLK-Class (171)
S-Class (221)
E-Class (211)
C-Class (204)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product information
Transfer Case
4MATIC Transfer Case Lubricant
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C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
MB SummerFit Formula
MB Part No. A001 986 80 71 10 (40 ml)
Suggested Mixing Ratio (1:100)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
G-Class (463)
Product Information
Ambient Temperature
MB SummerFit
Added to
Water
Solvent1
40 ml
added to
1 Gallon
none
40 ml
added to
22
1 Gallon
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Failure to use freeze protection solvent in winter
may result in a cracked washer fluid reservoir,
which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Pre-mixed windshield washer solvent (commercially available blue concentrate with freeze protection in 1 gallon container)
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G-Class (463)
M-Class (164)
R-Class (251)
GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
Product information
Vehicle Care
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Service Products
G-Class (463)
M-Class (164)
R-Class (251)
GL-Class (X164)
C-Class (204)
E-Class (211)
S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
Product Information
Vehicle Care
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S-Class (221)
SLK-Class (171)
CLK-Class (209)
CLS-Class (219)
SL-Class (230)
CL-Class (216)
E-Class (211)
C-Class (204)
GL-Class (X164)
R-Class (251)
M-Class (164)
Vehicle Care
G-Class (463)
Product information
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Do not use Mercedes-Benz Leather Seat
Care or any solvents to clean nubuck
leather surfaces. Nubuck leather may be
permanently discolored and should be
dabbed with a dry microfiber cloth for oil
stains and a damp one for dust or light
stains.
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