Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 614

Service products and filling capacities
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recommended additives can be obtained
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
fuel brands that have the additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some
countries may not be sufficient. Residue
could build up as a result. In such cases, and
in consultation with an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center, the gasoline may be mixed with
the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz (part no. A000989254512).
You must observe the notes and mixing ratios
specified on the container.
Engine oil
General notes
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling engine oil
( page 610).
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The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Model Engine
model
SL 550 278
SL 63 AMG 157
SL 65 AMG
279
V12
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
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MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model
SL 550
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG V12
Additives
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
MB
Approval
229.5
229.5
229.5
Capacity
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt
(8.5 l)
With external oil
cooler: 10 US qt
(9.5 l)
Without external oil
cooler: 10.6 US qt
(10.0 l)
With external oil
cooler: 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l)