Engine Oils; Brake Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980 Owner's Manual

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Engine Oils

Engine oils are specifically tested
for th eir suitability in our engines.
Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by us. Inform ation on
recommended brands is available
at any MERCEDES-BENZ service
station.
A new or reconditioned engine is
filled with an initial operation oil
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Lubricants etc.
in the factory or in a MERCEDES-
BENZ service station. This oil is
specially developed fo r the specific
operating conditions during the
first 1300-1600 km /800-1000 miles.
A recommended engine oil may be
used fo r topping up if the oil level
drops to the dipstick minimum mark
prior to the first service
1300-1600 km /800-1000 miles.

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid should be changed once
a year, preferably in spring.
Only use brake fluid recommended
by us. For further inform ation, refer
to " Safe D riving" .