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2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 F Flex8.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 R8.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder 272.948 T7.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)
N/A

Select Your 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Engine Option

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 272.947 F Flex

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 F Flex [aka 3.0L 6-cylinder (Flex)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 F Flex oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO30

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57078-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

If you are using E85 or M85 fuels, use AMSOIL of the appropriate viscosity and follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended drain interval. Extended oil drain intervals are only possible if you perform an oil analysis when using these types of fuels.

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 272.947 R

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 R [aka 3.0L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 3.0L 6-cylinder 272.947 R oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO30

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57078-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 272.948 T

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder 272.948 T [aka 3.0L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

7.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 3.0L 6-cylinder 272.948 T oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO30

Oil Capacity:

7.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Above -25°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57078-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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