230 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel tank capacity approximately 21.1 US gal (80.0 l).
This includes approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 260.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking 
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service 
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water 
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion /antifreeze), 
see page 322.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 316.Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the 
fuel filler flap.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see 
page 318.
Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W / 32 / 4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W (6 W)
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W / 24 cp,
stop, tail and parking lamp: 21 W / 4 cp,
tail, parking and side marker lamp: 5 W / 4 cp,
rear fog lamp, driver´s side: 21 W / 32 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W / 4 cp 
319 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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systemapprox. 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S” 1
Headlamp washer 
systemapprox. 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S” 
1
Cooling system E 320
E 430, E 55 AMGapprox. 10.6 US qt (10 l)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 l)MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze
Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 21.1 US gal (80.0 l)
approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)
Air conditioner 
systemR-134a refrigerant and special
PA C  l u b r i c a n t  (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and 
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see 
page 263.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.