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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171) — from 2005 to 2011.

20052011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)

3.5L V6 (M272) · RWD

268 hp / 258 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8 qt
FilterA2721800009

Transmission

Type7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC)
FluidMB 236.14
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4+
Shop DOT 4+

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMB 236.3
Capacity28 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidMB 235.0
Rear capacity1.4 qt

Fuel

Tank16.9 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R17 front / 245/40R17 rear
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/45R17 front / 245/40R17 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeH6
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 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 filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi