Skip to content

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129) — from 1985 to 2001.

19852001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129)

5.0L V8 (M119) · RWD

315 hp / 347 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8.5 qt
FilterA1191800009

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity38 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/45R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 245/45R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8
CCA760 A
Shop group H8 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush40,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi