Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual page 20

MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car listing all the mainten­
ance jobs that must be carried out
after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Additional Work every
48000 km (30000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage opera­
tion, the Maintenance Service must
be carried out at least once every
2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a
year (fall) when using year-round
multigrade oil; otherwise at least
twice a year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 91.
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Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating
conditions or heavy use mainly in
city traffic or over short distances,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty and muddy conditions,
trailer operation, hard and sporty
driving etc., it may be necessary to
carry out maintenance work at
shorter than normal intervals, as
follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles)
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Tires: Inspect
Air cleaner: Clean or replace
element
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by
MERCEDES-BENZ. Do not mix
different types of brake fluids.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start
of and during the hot and cold
season.
Have the coolant (water/anticorro­
sion/antifreeze mixture) replaced at
least every three years (see "Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.").
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the mainten­
ance booklet that all lubrication and
maintenance services have been
carried out at the correct intervals.