{"id":666,"date":"2026-06-28T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T15:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-mercedes-benz-e320-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T15:31:43","slug":"2009-mercedes-benz-e320-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2009-mercedes-benz-e320-3-0l-6-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 Mercedes Benz E320 3.0L Diesel Maintenance Guide: Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2009 Mercedes Benz E320 with the 3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 642.920 D Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 9 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 or 0W-40<\/strong> for all temperatures, and 5W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-50 for temperatures above -25\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> (EOTQT-EA<\/a>) paired with a MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/a> (HU821X-EA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2009 Mercedes Benz E320 take?<\/h2>\n

The 2009 Mercedes Benz E320 with the 642.920 D engine requires specific oil viscosities to ensure proper lubrication across varying temperature ranges. The AMSOIL lookup identifies several suitable options depending on your local climate and operating conditions.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E320 (642.920 D), the following products are recommended to maintain engine and system health.<\/p>\n

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Component<\/th>\nAMSOIL Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil<\/td>\nAMSOIL 0W-30 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nEOTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nMANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/a><\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Antifreeze<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Antifreeze (Conc.)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission Fluid<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission Fluid<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Fuel-Efficient ATF<\/a><\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brake Fluid<\/td>\nAMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/a><\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Steering<\/td>\nAMSOIL 100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/a><\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Detail<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Lookup Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEO59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confirmed OEM Specification<\/td>\nNot confirmed from source data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Viscosity Options<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Condition<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/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<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

When performing an oil service on the 3.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine, you must account for the capacity of the oil filter and potential additional requirements from the oil cooler.<\/p>\n

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Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil (with filter)<\/td>\n9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

Oil Drain Plug Torque Specification<\/h3>\n
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Fastener<\/th>\nTorque Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Automatic Transmission Fluid Specifications<\/h2>\n

The 722.9 automatic transmission in this vehicle has specific requirements based on the datacard code present in your vehicle.<\/p>\n

Transmission Type: 722.9 (With A89 Code)<\/h3>\n

If your datacard includes the A89 code (Reduced-Friction), the fluid is blue in color. The total fill capacity for the 7-speed 722.9 is 9.7 quarts.<\/p>\n

Transmission Type: 722.9 (Without A89 Code)<\/h3>\n

If your datacard does not include the A89 code, the fluid is red in color. The total fill capacity for the 7-speed 722.9 is 9.7 quarts.<\/p>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n