Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capacities
Service products are:
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use those products which have been tested and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter since:
You can recognise service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on the containers:
Other designations or recommendations that relate to a level of quality or a specification in accordance with an MB Approval have not necessarily been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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When handling, storing and disposing of any service products, please observe the relevant regulations, as you could otherwise endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds. See a doctor immediately if any service product is swallowed.
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Dispose of service products in an environmentally-responsible manner.
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Fuels
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Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are therefore prohibited when handling fuels.
Before refuelling, always turn off the engine.
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Do not allow fuel to come into contact with skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is damaging to your health.
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Tank capacity
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Total
capacity
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80 l
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Of which reserve fuel
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Approximately
10 l
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Of which reserve fuel on AMG
vehicles
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Approximately
14 l
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Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix petrol with diesel. Even small amounts of diesel result in damage to the injection system. Damage resulting from adding diesel is not covered by the warranty.
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More information about refuelling
and fuels can be found in the "Operation" section.
Introduction to fuel consumption
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Do not use any special additives, as they can cause malfunctions and engine damage. Damage resulting from the use of such additives is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
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CO
2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scientists believe to be principally responsible for global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO
2 emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
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efficient use of the fuel by the engine
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driving style
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other non-technical factors, such as environmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO
2 emissions by driving carefully and having it serviced regularly.
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Fuel consumption
The information does not refer to a specific vehicle, but serves as a means of comparing the different vehicle types.
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SL 280
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SL 350
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SL 500
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SL 600
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SL 63 AMG
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SL 65 AMG
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Urban
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21.4 l/100 km
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23.4 l/100 km
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Extra-urban
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9.5 l/100 km
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10.4 l/100 km
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Overall (NEDC)
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13.9 l/100 km
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15.1 l/100 km
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CO2 emissions
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330 g/km
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362 g/km
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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:
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SL 280
SL 350
SL 500
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SL 600
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SL 63 AMG
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SL 65 AMG
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MB Sheet number
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229.3/229.5
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229.5
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229.5
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229.5
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In the unusual event that the:
is not available, you can use another mineral or synthetic engine oil approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-grade engine oil.
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Do not use lubricant additives, since they can lead to increased wear and damage to the mechanical assemblies. The use of lubricant additives will result in a restriction of your warranty.
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Capacities
The following values indicate the various total engine capacities.
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Engine with oil filter
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SL 280
SL 350
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SL 500
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SL 600
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SL 63 AMG
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SL 65 AMG
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Replacement amount
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8.0 l
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8.5 l
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8.0 l
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8.0 l
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8.0 l
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Coolant
The coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the following tasks:
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When the vehicle is first delivered, it is topped up with a coolant that will ensure adequate antifreeze and corrosion protection.
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Only top up with coolant that has been premixed with the desired quantity of antifreeze protection. You could otherwise damage the engine.
There is more information about coolant and topping it up on Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products Sheet 310.1.
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Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be sufficiently protected from corrosion, and the boiling point will be too low.
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If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration, the boiling point of the coolant will be around 130 °C.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentration in the cooling system should:
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be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling system against freezing down to around -37 °C.
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not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze protection down to -45 °C), otherwise heat will not be effectively dissipated.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with equal amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends using an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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The cooling system contains a lifetime supply which must be renewed after 15 years, or after 250, 000 km at the latest. Have the renewal confirmed in the Service Booklet.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which has been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Capacities
The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities.
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SL 280
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SL 350
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SL 500
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SL 600
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SL 63 AMG
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SL 65 AMG
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Coolant
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11.0 l
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10.8 l
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11.6 l
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15 l
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11.3 l
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17.2 l
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Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
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Down to -37 °C (approximately 50%)
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5.5 l
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5.4 l
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5.8 l
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7.5 l
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5.6 l
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8.6 l
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Down to -45 °C (approximately 55%)
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6.0 l
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5.9 l
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6.4 l
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8.3 l
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6.2 l
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9.5 l
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Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling point.
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If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This would impair braking efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years with a brake fluid that has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in the Service Booklet.
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There is usually a notice in the engine compartment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due.
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Windscreen washer system
The washer fluid reservoir holds approximately 7 litres.
The headlamp cleaning system* and the windscreen washer system are both supplied from the washer fluid reservoir.
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At temperatures above freezing point:
Top up the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windscreen washer concentrate more.
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At temperatures below freezing point:
Top up the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water, antifreeze and windscreen washer concentrate more. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperatures.
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Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled.
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