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Originally posted by Kestas
Have you reduced the oil charge from 7.5L to 7.0L? There was a notification from MB about this change. This would be about halfway between min and max on the dipstick. The higher level was too tough on the main seals.
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Absolutely correct..
Mercedes Service B. - 00-134, Ref 18/45
They also recommend refraining from topping off beyond 1/2 mark when warm/level after 2 min wait/check between oil changes.
Not to say you do not need a seal, but rather to address this TSB before-hand.. I have seen this remedy others of the same complaint.