Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Owner's Manual page 87

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• Fuel:
Unleaded gasoline: Average Octane of Research and Motor 87 (RON of 91).
Fuel tank capacity approx. 8 5 1/22.5 US gal, this includes a approx. 1 1.5 1/3 US gal reserve.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do not over fill.
• Engine Oil:
Check engine oil level regularly and prior to every long trip. See page 63.
Quantity differential between upper and lower dipstick marking level: 2.0 1/2.1 US qt.
Year-round multigrade oils 10 W -40/10 W -50/15 W -40/15 W-50.
For further information, refer to page 80.
• Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Transmission:
For level checks and replenishment, refer to page 65.
• Coolant:
For normal replenishment, use water (potable water quality).
For further information (e. g. antifreeze), refer to page 83.
• Bulbs:
High and low beams: Sealed beam/Halogen insert No. 1 and 2, turn signal, clearance and
standing lamps, front 21/5 W /32/3 cp, turn signal lamps, rear 21 W/32 cp, tail and
standing lamps, rear 10 W festoon lamp, stop lamps 21 W /32 cp.
For further information, refer to "Technical Data".
• Spark Plugs: Bosch W 9 D, Beru 14-9 D, Champion N 12 Y.
• Tire Pressure: Cold tires:
Summer tires:
Winter tires:
2.2' 32' 2.5'
2.2 32 2.5
What you should know at the gas station
bar psi Warm tires:
Pressure may rise by up to
+ 0.5 b a r/+ 8 psi.
Never release any air!
1 For driving up to 175 km /h/110 mph
- 0.2 b a r/- 4 psi
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