{"id":193,"date":"2026-05-31T18:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-05-31T18:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:44:28","slug":"2016-mercedes-benz-gl350-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2016-mercedes-benz-gl350-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Mercedes Benz GL350 3.0L Diesel (Engine Code 642.826 Z) Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2016 Mercedes Benz GL350 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 642.826 Z Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 8.5 quarts<\/strong> (including filter). AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EOTQT-EA<\/a>) paired with a MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/a> (HU821X-EA<\/a>) for optimal protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2016 Mercedes Benz GL350 take?<\/h2>\n

The 2016 Mercedes Benz GL350 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine requires specific viscosities to maintain performance across various temperature ranges. The AMSOIL lookup lists several options including 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, and 5W-40, depending on your ambient operating temperatures.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are specifically listed for your 2016 Mercedes Benz GL350 diesel engine and related components to ensure proper lubrication and cooling performance.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\nEOTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Filter Type<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Transfer Case<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature Series ATF (Transfer Case)<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Brake Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze\/Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze\/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

Engine Oil Viscosity Options<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Range<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosities<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
All Temperatures<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -25\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -20\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Details<\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Lookup Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEO59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n8.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Drain Plug Torque Specifications<\/h3>\n

Ensure correct torque is applied to the drain plug to prevent leaks or damage:<\/p>\n