Jul 31, 2008 #21 M ms500 Banned Joined Jun 18, 2008 Messages 342 kth286 said: ms500 Your 104 engine should not be filled with oil above the middle of the min and max marks on the dipstick when on level ground. Merc issued a TSB on the subject, and it will reduce oil dribbles. Click to expand... I haven't heard this before; at the moment my engine is full to the brim with oil so that may explain it. Halfway does seem a little low to me though.
kth286 said: ms500 Your 104 engine should not be filled with oil above the middle of the min and max marks on the dipstick when on level ground. Merc issued a TSB on the subject, and it will reduce oil dribbles. Click to expand... I haven't heard this before; at the moment my engine is full to the brim with oil so that may explain it. Halfway does seem a little low to me though.
Jul 31, 2008 #22 K kth286 MB Enthusiast Joined Feb 4, 2003 Messages 2,924 Location Caversham Berks Car E320 Coupe ms500 You should let the excess out immediately as you are overloading the seals.
Aug 1, 2008 #23 M ms500 Banned Joined Jun 18, 2008 Messages 342 kth286 said: ms500 You should let the excess out immediately as you are overloading the seals. Click to expand... OK, it's just that I'm kind of paranoid about engine wear due to inadequate oil, so I like to keep it well topped up.
kth286 said: ms500 You should let the excess out immediately as you are overloading the seals. Click to expand... OK, it's just that I'm kind of paranoid about engine wear due to inadequate oil, so I like to keep it well topped up.
