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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) — from 2013 to 2020.

20132020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)

4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 (M278) · RWD

449 hp / 516 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-40
Capacity9.5 qt
FilterA2781800009

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (9G-TRONIC)
FluidMB 236.17
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity34 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/35R19 front / 285/30R19 rear
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 255/35R19 front / 285/30R19 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeH8
CCA760 A
Shop group H8 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi