{"id":282,"date":"2026-05-26T13:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-mercedes-benz-ml350-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:48:38","slug":"2010-mercedes-benz-ml350-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-mercedes-benz-ml350-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 3.0L Diesel (642.980 J) Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine (Code 642.980 J) requires an oil capacity of 9 quarts<\/strong> (with filter). The recommended oil viscosities are 0W-30 or 5W-30<\/strong>. For this application, AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> and a MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter (HU821X-EA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are specifically listed for the 2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 3.0L Diesel engine and associated systems:<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n0W-30, 5W-30<\/a><\/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

Coolant & Transmission Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant (Concentrate)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission (OE)<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transfer Case Lubricant<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Case<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

For the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine (Code 642.980 J), proper lubrication is critical for maintaining diesel performance and emissions compliance.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity & Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Detail<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL lookup oil grade<\/td>\nSEO55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity Range<\/td>\n0W-30, 5W-30 (All TEMPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Capacity<\/td>\n9 quarts (with filter)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: After refilling, always check the oil level.<\/em><\/p>\n

Service Torque Specs<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nTorque Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Case Drain Plug<\/td>\n18 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Maintenance Overview<\/h2>\n

Engine & Cooling System<\/h3>\n