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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172)

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172) — from 2012 to 2016.

20122016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172)

1.8L Turbo I4 (M271 EVO) · RWD

201 hp / 229 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity6.5 qt
FilterA2711800509

Transmission

Type7-Speed Automatic (7G-TRONIC+)
FluidMB 236.15
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeMB 325.0 (blue)
Capacity7.5 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

Tank15.3 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

Gap0.035 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