Figure 12. Oil Fill
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from slipping and falling, immediately clean up any spilled liquids.
NOTE:
Engine oil fill capacity with a standard oil pan for the six-cylinder engine is 30.6 quarts (29.0 L). For the
four-cylinder engine with a standard oil pan, fill capacity is 16.7quarts (15.8 L).
10.
Fill until the maximum fill level on the oil dipstick has been reached. Do not overfill.
NOTICE:
Keep the engine running at idling speed until an oil pressure reading is obtained. If no oil pressure is
shown after approximately 10 seconds, stop the engine and determine the cause. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage.
11.
Start the engine with the accelerator pedal in the idle position. Monitor the oil pressure gauge.
12.
Check the filter and oil drain plug for signs of leakage.
13.
Stop the engine.
14.
Check the oil level again after approximately five minutes. If necessary, add oil up to the maximum fill level on the oil
dipstick. Do not overfill.
14.7.1
Oil Centrifuge
The MBE six-cylinder engines (906/926) have an oil centrifuge.
NOTICE:
Both the primary lube oil filter (front of engine) and the oil centriguge cartridge (side of engine) must be
replaced at each oil drain interval.
Change the oil centrifuge cartridge as follows:
1.
Remove the cover of the oil centrifuge.
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