Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Check Engine Oil Level

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Check Engine Oil Level

Need to check your Mercedes-Benz engine oil level? Learn how to check the fluid level of your Mercedes-Benz engine oil by following the procedures below. This is a step-by-step procedure to check the engine oil level of the Mercedes Benz GLA-Class.


What you will need

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Procedure

  1. Park vehicle on level ground.Mercedes Benz GLA-Class.
  2. Turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and place the transmission in Park. Set the parking brakes.
  3. Wait 10 minutes for the engine oil to return to the oil pan. This will allow you to get an accurate measurement.
  4. Open the hood by pulling the hood release under the dashboard and unlocking the hood latch on the vehicle’s front.Unlocking the hood latch.Opened hood of the Mercedes Benz GLA Class.
  5. Locate the oil dipstick on the passenger side behind the engine cover and pull it out.Engine oil dipstick of the Mercedes Benz GLA-Class.Pulling out the dipstick of the engine oil.
  6. Use a clean cloth to wipe the oil from the tip of the dipstick. Note the min and max marks on the indicator of the dipstick.Wiping the dipstick with a clean cloth.
  7. Fully reinsert the dipstick into the engine, then pull it out again.Reinserting the dipstick back to the engine.Pulling the oil dipstick out.
  8. Determine the current engine oil level.Checking the engine oil level of the Mercedes Benz GLA-Class.
  9. If the level is between the min and max marks, the oil level is correct. If the level is below the min mark, you will need to add engine oil to bring the level to the recommended range. You must remove some oil if the level is above the MAX mark.
  10. If the oil level is low, remove the oil cap at the top of the engine by turning it counterclockwise.Removing the oil cap of the engine.
  11. Add one quart (or one liter) of the recommended engine oil, then recheck the oil level. Use a funnel to avoid oil spills.
  12. Continue adding oil, no more than one quart at a time, until the oil level is in the recommended range. Do not overfill the engine with oil past the MAX oil mark level.

We hope you find the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Check Engine Oil Level guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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