300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984)
Engine Oil: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Oil Capacity and Dipstick Modified
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
August, 1984 REF. NO. MBNA 01/3
SUBJECT:
A. MODIFIED OIL CAPACITY AND OIL DIPSTICK, ENGINE 617.95 MODELS 123.133/153/193 AND 126.120
B.
MODIFIED ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK, ENGINE 601 MODEL 201.122
FIGURE 1
A.. Modified Oil Capacity and Oil Dipstick, Engine 617.95
Since April 1984, the oil pan is filled with 6.5 liters (6.9 quarts) of oil. The maximum mark on the dipstick has been changed accordingly and the handle
is now light brown (previously white).
Production Phase-In
As of end number
Model
chassis
engine
123.133
A149156
123.153
079031
123.193
F022506
126.120
A069495
065502
A = previous dipstick (white) L = 22 mm B = modified dipstick (lt. brown) L = 28 mm
CAUTION! During oil and filter change, note the dipstick handle color.
Oil Quantity
During off and
Oil pan
Color of
filter change
max./min.