Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 261

Technical data
Service products and capacities
Engine oil
A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Approval by Mercedes-Benz is also often indicated by the MB Sheet number on the oil container. The table
shows which MB Sheet number applies to which engine:
SLK 200 KOMPRESSO
MB Sheet number 229.3/229.31/229.5/
i
In the event that the:
engine oil brand
R
grade (MB Sheet number)
R
SAE classification (viscosity)
R
Capacities
The following values indicate the various total engine capacities.
Engine with oil filter SLK 200 KOMPRESSO
Replacement amount
43 Restriction: only SAE XW-40 engine oils may be used.
258
SLK 280
R
229.3/229.5
229.51
is not available, you can use another min-
eral or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil.
SLK 280
R
5.5 l
SLK 350
229.3/229.5
!
SLK 350
8.0 l
SLK 55 AMG
43
229.5
Do not use lubricant additives, since they
lead to increased wear and damage to the
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty.
SLK 55 AMG
8.0 l 8.0 l