This article discusses in detail the oil used in the first generation Mercedes GLK engines (body index X204): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 of release.
Oil check interval: 1 time in 3 months or every 2500 km. / 1500 mi.
Model
GLK 350 4MATIC AT
Release years
2008 - 2012
Engine name
M 272 E 35
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.5L
Engine power
272 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.0 liters (8.45 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
Model
GLK 300 4MATIC AT
Release years
2012 - 2015
Engine name
M 276 DE 35
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.5L
Engine power
249 HP / 306 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A2761800009 (part number)
Model
GLK 280 4MATIC AT
Release years
2008 - 2012
Engine name
M 272 DE 30
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.0L
Engine power
231 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
7.0 liters (7.4 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
Model
GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC AT
Release years
2008 - 2012
Engine name
OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Fuel
Diesel
Engine displacement
3.0L
Engine power
224 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 10,000 km. / 6,500 mi. **
Capacity
8.0 liters (8.45 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.31, MB229.51
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A6421800009 (part number)
Model
GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC AT
Release years
2010 - 2015
Engine name
OM 651 DE 22 LA
Fuel
Diesel
Engine displacement
2.1L
Engine power
170 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 10,000 km. / 6,500 mi. **
Capacity
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.31, MB229.51
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A6511800109 (part number)
Model
GLK 250 4MATIC AT
Release years
2013 - 2015
Engine name
M274DE20AL
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
2.0L
Power
211 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
7.0 liters (7.4 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A2701800109 (part number)
* - The amount of oil required for a service change.
** - This interval should be reduced by half when driving in severe conditions.
