Mercedes A-Class (W168; 1997-2004) engine oil capacity and change interval
07.21.2023
This article discusses in detail the engine oil used in Mercedes-Benz A-Class engines (body index W168 / first generation): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 of release.
Check interval: 1 time in 3 months or every 3000 km.
Modification
A140 168.031 / 168.131
Year of issue
1997 - 2004
Engine name
166.940
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
1.4 liters
Power
82 HP / 60 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.1
Viscosity (SAE)
10W40
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes Benz Genuine Engine Oil 10W40, G-Energy S Synth 10W-40, LIQUI MOLY Super Leichtlauf 10W-40
Modification
A160 168.033 / 168.133
Year of issue
1997 - 2004
Engine name
166.960
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
1.6 liters
Power
102 HP / 75 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.1
Viscosity (SAE)
10W40
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes Benz Genuine Engine Oil 10W40, G-Energy S Synth 10W-40, LIQUI MOLY Super Leichtlauf 10W-40
Modification
A160 CDI 168.006 / 168.007
Year of issue
1997 - 2004
Engine name
668.940 / 668.941
Fuel
Diesel
Engine displacement
1.6 liters
Power
60 HP / 44 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.51
Viscosity (SAE)
5w30
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes-Benz 5W30 229.51
Modification
A170 CDI 168.008 / 168.009 / 168.109
Year of issue
1997 - 2004
Engine name
668.940 / 668.941 / 668.942
Fuel
Diesel
Engine displacement
1.7 liters
Power
90 HP / 66 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.51
Viscosity (SAE)
5w30
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes-Benz 5W30 229.51
Modification
A190 168.032 / 168.132
Year of issue
1999 - 2004
Engine name
166.990
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
1.9 liters
Power
125 HP / 92 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.1
Viscosity (SAE)
10W40
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes Benz Genuine Engine Oil 10W40, G-Energy S Synth 10W-40, LIQUI MOLY Super Leichtlauf 10W-40
Modification
A210 168.035 / 168.135
Year of issue
2001 - 2004
Engine name
166.995
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
2.1 liters
Power
140 HP / 103 kW
Change Interval
Once a year or every 15000 km. / 10000 miles.
Oil capacity
4.5 liters (4.75 us quarts)
Specfication
MB229.1
Viscosity (SAE)
10W40
Recommended engine oils
Mercedes Benz Genuine Engine Oil 10W40, G-Energy S Synth 10W-40, LIQUI MOLY Super Leichtlauf 10W-40
