{"id":289,"date":"2026-05-27T13:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1987-mercedes-benz-300d-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:48:29","slug":"1987-mercedes-benz-300d-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1987-mercedes-benz-300d-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1987 Mercedes Benz 300D (3.0L 6-Cyl Engine Code 603.960 6 Diesel Turbo) 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 1987 Mercedes Benz 300D take?<\/h2>\n

For the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300D with the 3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 603.960 6 Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 8.5 quarts with a filter change. 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 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> or 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are recommended for your 1987 Mercedes Benz 300D based on the provided application data.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nEFMQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n0W-40<\/a><\/td>\nEFOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n51289-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/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<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Other 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 DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-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

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

Proper lubrication is critical for the longevity of the 3.0L inline-6 diesel engine. Below are the confirmed technical details for your oil service.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Guide<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Condition<\/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

Oil Capacity and Torque<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n8.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n20 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

Transmission Fluid Details<\/h3>\n

For the 4-speed 722.3 automatic transmission:<\/p>\n