Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual page 152

Fuels , Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match.
Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us.
Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet,
or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Engine with oil filter
Automatic transmission
Rear axle
Hydraulic system for
Adaptive damping
System (ADS)
Power steering
Front wheel hubs
Accelerator control linkage
Brake system
Model Capacity
SL 500 8.0 l (8.5 US qt)
SL 600 10.0 l (10.6 US qt)
9.1 l (9.6 US qt)
1.4 l ( 1.5 US qt)
approx. 4.5 l (4.8 US qt)
approx. 1.0 l (1.1 US qt)
approx. 60g (2.1 oz) each
approx. 0.5 l (0.5 US qt)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission fluid
Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, SAE 85 W 90
MB Hydraulic fluid
1
MB Power steering fluid
High temperature roller bearing grease
Hydraulic fluid
MB Hydraulic fluid (DOT 4)
1
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