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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) — from 1998 to 2004.

19982004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)

2.3L Supercharged I4 (M111 EVO) · RWD

191 hp / 207 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity6 qt
FilterA1041800709

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity28 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.2 qt

Fuel

Tank14 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R16 front / 225/50R16 rear
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 front / 225/50R16 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 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