{"id":162,"date":"2026-05-19T18:59:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/?p=162"},"modified":"2026-05-31T18:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:46:09","slug":"1982-mercedes-benz-300cd-3-0l-5-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1982-mercedes-benz-300cd-3-0l-5-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD Diesel Lubrication Guide | Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD take?<\/h2>\n

The 1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD with the 3.0L 5-cylinder diesel turbo engine requires an oil capacity of 7.9 quarts when changing with a filter. Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 or 0W-40 for all temperatures, 10W-40 for temperatures above -20\u00b0C, and 5W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-50 for temperatures above -25\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends EFMQT-EA<\/a> or EFMQT-EA<\/a><\/p>\n\nAMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n0W-40<\/a><\/td>\nEFOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Transmission & Drive Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Brake Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Fuel Maintenance<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean Fuel Additive<\/td>\nADFPCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

For the 3.0L 5-cylinder diesel turbo engine, maintaining correct viscosity is essential for temperature management and component protection.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Selection<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Range<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -20\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -25\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

AMSOIL lookup oil grade:<\/strong> SEO41<\/p>\n

Oil Capacity & Service Data<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity \/ Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil Capacity<\/td>\n7.9 quarts (with filter)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n20 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nNo recommendations available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Filter<\/td>\nNo recommendations available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: On models with an oil cooler, additional oil may be needed when the cooler is drained. Allow 5 minutes after refilling or turning the engine off before checking the oil level.<\/em><\/p>\n

Coolant Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity \/ Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant Capacity<\/td>\n13.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Transmission & Differential Data<\/h2>\n

Automatic Transmission<\/h3>\n

This vehicle utilizes the 4-speed 722.3 automatic transmission.<\/p>\n

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Fill Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fill<\/td>\n6.4 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n5.1 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Differential<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Differential<\/td>\n2.3 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n